Wednesday, March 15, 2023

SM Supermalls, the country’s largest chain of malls, in partnership with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) conducted a nationwide simultaneous fire drill on March 13, 2023.

BFP Fire and rescue trucks, ambulances in SM City North Edsa during the fire drill.

With the theme “Sa Pag-Iwas ng Sunog Hindi Ka Nag-iisa” and #thinkfiresafetynow the fire drill in highly dense occupancy such as SM supermalls is one of the ways in which SM and BFP show their commitments to the creation of risk-resilient societies and advocacy of promoting disaster risk reduction (DRR) in the country.

Participated in by more than 15,500 tenants, employees, agency personnel, costumers, the fire drill in more than 90 SM malls is one of the highlights of the celebration of Fire Prevention Month 2023 by both BFP and the SM Group.
 
SM City Lanang Fire Brigade Team performing the fire drill inside a restaurant.

A scenario of a strong earthquake hitting Metro Manila causing considerable damage to buildings, occurrence of fire, search and rescue of victims was simulated in SM North Edsa which was the venue of the main drill. The personnel of the BFP demonstrated their capabilities by rope rappelling from the 5th floor to the ground floor in rescuing a victim trapped under collapsed structure. The aerial ladder of the Bureau was used for the high angle rescue. SM fire brigade team members demonstrated their mastery of the evacuation drill and showed their fire-fighting skills with the use of fire extinguishers and fire hose.



SM Executives and BFP officials were present in SM North Edsa during the event. Engr. Liza Silerio, Vice President for Corporate Compliance led the SM team. The BFP contingent was headed by SSUPT Edwin Vargas, Deputy Director for Fire Safety Enforcement and SSUPT Rodrigo Reyes, Asst. Regional Director for NCR.
 
L-R: BFP SINSP Gab Solano, SM CRS AVP Marjorie Orellano, SM CCG VP Liza Silerio, BFP NCR ARD SSUPT Rodrigo Reyes, BFP NHQ Dep. Director SSUPT Edwin Vargas, SM CCG AVP Atty. Pearl Jayagan Turley, SM Consultant Gen. Carlito Romero.

Other SM malls simulated fire occurrences in restaurants, parking areas, rooftops, mall canopy. There were also scenarios of victim rescue and bringing them to the standby ambulance.



SM Emergency Response Team in action during the Fire Drill in SM City Marilao.

The fire drill is one good example of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) of SM and the BFP which give priority to the constant training of SM’s personnel to respond to disasters including earthquakes and destructive fires. The PPP acknowledges the progress made by the two entities in preventing disaster risks and losses of lives, livelihood and health – in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015 – 2030.
 
SM City Urdaneta fire drill in the Food court.

SM is a member of ARISE- Philippines, the Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies which is led by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). As a member of ARISE and as a responsible corporate citizen, SM commits to promote a global and national culture of disaster risk reduction and resiliency.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

In photo (L-R): Jerome Santos, LBC Business Solutions, Senior Vice-President and Rodel S. Lugue, DAIKIN Purchasing and Logistics Manager







Manila, Philippines – LBC Business Solutions continues to provide more businesses with reliable solutions for growth. DAIKIN, one of the world's leading Air Conditioning manufacturers, has been relying on LBC Business Solutions for Warehousing and Distribution in the NCR, Central and North Luzon, and has solidified its relationship with LBC well into 2025.




“Overall service is excellent. Warehousing service rate and distribution charges are very competitive, enabling us to operate within our budget,” says Rodel S. Lugue, DAIKIN Purchasing and Logistics Manager. He adds, “All goods were delivered on time and in good condition. This helps DAIKIN introduce same-day delivery services that other businesses cannot provide.”


In photo (L-R): Rizalyn Caranto, LBC Business Solutions, Warehouse Manager, Jerome Santos, LBC Business Solutions, Senior Vice-President, Rodel S. Lugue, DAIKIN Purchasing and Logistics Manager, Mary Ann Raz, DAIKIN Purchasing and Logistics Assistant Manager, and Aileen Aldaba, LBC Business Solutions, Account Manager.




“The warehouse facilities are very well maintained, and stocks were stored and handled properly and securely. We are very impressed with our partnership with LBC Business Solutions as they respond immediately on logistics service-related concerns,” Mr. Lugue ended.


Contact LBC Business Solutions and see how their expertise can also help you grow your business.

Monday, March 13, 2023

Among the many reasons for soju’s popularity in the country is how food and drink are at the heart of both Korean and Filipino cultures. Drama series often portray the drink as one best shared with friends or a romantic interest. Sharing meaningful moments with family and friends over even the simplest of meals paired with a refreshing beverage is also something Filipinos have in common with counterparts from the Land of the Morning Calm.


A distilled spirit native to Korea, soju is one of the most versatile alcoholic beverages as it can be served on any occasion. And when it comes to spirits, Chum Churum Soonhari is among the country’s top-rated soju brands because of its smoother and sweeter taste profile. Its light, sweet, and crisp taste draws inspiration from the emotions evoked by springtime in Korea. That’s why Chum Churum Soonhari captures the palate of the trendy, fashionable crowd.

Great news for soju connoisseurs! Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) is making Chum Churum Soonhari available nationwide.

Starting March 2023, the well-loved soju brand will be made available in all 7-11 branches in the Philippines.

“We are excited to bring Chum Churum Soonhari within reach of more Filipinos through our strong partnership with Lottle Chilsung Beverage, adding this well-loved soju brand to our product roster allows us to be part of the international cultural exchange through food and beverage,” said PCPPI president and chief executive officer Frederick D. Ong.

Aside from the Original flavor, Chum Churum Soonhari will also be available in the Philippines in Peach and Grape flavors.

PCPPI, the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country, also distributes well-loved beverage brands such as Pepsi Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton Ice Tea, Milkis, Sting, and Premier.

Saturday, March 11, 2023

OPPO adds a fresh 5G device to its popular Reno series, the OPPO Reno8 T 5G. Featuring a Ultra-Clear Imaging System backed by a 108MP Portrait Camera that delivers high-resolution photos with unprecedented detail, the portrait expert offers an all-new premium look with a  Dual Micro-Curved Design, a 120Hz 3D Curved Screen and 3D back cover. 

Together with 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging, a 4,800mAh large battery, Battery Health Engine, ColorOS 13, and more, the OPPO Reno8 T 5G delivers a stylish and powerful daily-use device at the palm of your hand. 


Ultra-Clear Imaging System for Major Portrait Upgrades 



The OPPO Reno8 T 5G implements the brand’s first 108MP Portrait Camera in the Reno Series, and also features a 40x Microlens and a 2MP Depth Camera together with a 32MP Selfie Camera for an upgraded photography experience throughout. 


By utilizing NonaPixel Plus binning technology which combines nine pixels into one giant pixel to take in as much as light as possible and OPPO’s AI Portrait Super Resolution algorithm, the 108MP Portrait Camera captures ultra-clear, high-resolution and detailed images in any scenario, providing users with more possibilities for cropping and editing. With up to 40-times magnification, the Microlens also offers exceptional detail for users when exploring the microscopic world beyond the naked eye. 


Based on this powerful camera setup, users can also capture professional-grade photos with the OPPO Reno8 T 5G’s full range of portrait features, including Selfie HDR, Bokeh Flare Portrait, Dual-View Video and more.


Refreshed Appearance and Visual Experience


The OPPO Reno8 T 5G offers next level flagship display featuring a 120Hz 3D Curved screen which is found mostly in more premium smartphones. The 6.7-inch large AMOLED display boasts a 93% screen-to-body ratio and 2.32 mm lower bezel to ensure more user immersion when engaging with any content. The viewing experience is also enhanced thanks to 1 Billion Colour Display and FHD+ Resolution, which delivers ultra-realistic colors and extra-clear details, while the AI Adaptive Eye Protection System maintains users’ eye health. 


Users can be guaranteed a smooth and responsive screen thanks to the 120Hz Ultra High Refresh Rate and a 120Hz touching sampling rate that can be increased to 1,000Hz instantaneous sampling rate in certain game scenarios.


The Reno8 T 5G is a durable phone fbecause of a twice-strengthened tempered DT-Star2 protective glass on the front screen that has been put through 23 reliability tests covering 5 different dimensions. What’s more, each device is subject to more than 320 thorough quality tests and more than 110 extreme reliability tests to ensure maximum durability.


On the back of the device, Reno8 T 5G’s Dual Camera Design features two camera modules placed in a balanced vertical orientation within an elegant oval-shaped decorative panel. The phone is available in two colorways, Sunrise Gold and Midnight Black, and sports the iconic OPPO Glow design to add a shimmering crystal effect to the 3D back cover while keeping it fingerprint-free. Weighing just approximately 171g and measuring about 7.7mm in thickness, the handset provides a lightweight user experience.


All-round performance powered by hardware and software enhancements



The OPPO Reno8 T 5G also comes with 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging technology, which means it can get a 100% full charge in  just 44 minutes, while a five-minute charge is enough to enjoy 5.59 hours of phone calls or 3.56 hours of videos. After a full charge, the 4,800mAh large battery can provide up to 389 hours of standby – that’s more than two weeks on a single charge! On top of this, OPPO’s self-developed Battery Health Engine can extend the Reno8 T 5G’s battery lifespan up to 1,600 charging cycles, which is twice the current industry average. What’s more, Five-Layer Charging Protection ensures that the super-fast charging is even safer to use.


On the performance side, the OPPO Reno8 T 5G is equipped with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage, which is expandable thanks to 1TB SD Card. Up to 8GB of additional virtual RAM can also be added using OPPO’s RAM Expansion function to ensure a smooth experience when using multiple apps or memory-heavy apps. Powered by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 695 5G Mobile Platform, the OPPO Reno8 T 5G delivers powerful and efficient 5G performance for everyday connectivity and comes equipped with Dual Stereo Speakers and Ultra Volume Mode for surround sound with enhanced quality and volume.


The all-round performance of Reno8 T 5G is further complemented by OPPO’s self-developed Dynamic Computing Engine, which ensures a longer stable user experience under heavy computing loads. This long-term fluency has passed the 48-Month Fluency Protection Test in the OPPO Lab, which means users can expect their smartphone to be a smooth and fast performer for four years. 


Smart experiences and safety with new ColorOS 13

Preinstalled with the latest ColorOS 13, the OPPO Reno8 T 5G delivers a smart and secure Android experience straight out of the box. Users can now control Spotify through the Smart Always-On Display without having to unlock the phone. 


When it comes to privacy, Five-Grade Access Control with a set of easy-to-use features gives users clear control over privacy permissions on the OPPO Reno8 T 5G. Auto Pixelate can recognize and blur usernames and avatars in chat screenshots with just one tap, and the upgraded Private Safe also provides a higher level of security for password-protected data. Thanks to these features, the phone has been certificated by authoritative third parties such as ISO, TRUSTe and ePrivacy.


The Newest Portrait Expert is Now Available

The all-new Portrait Expert, the OPPO Reno8 T 5G, is available now in Sunrise Gold and Midnight Black for Php 23,999. Head to the nearest OPPO Brand Store or partner dealers nationwide to avail of exclusive freebies with every purchase. 


Avail the new OPPO Reno8 T 5G through Globe GPlan 1799 with one-time cash out of Php 1,200 and also receive a pair of OPPO Enco Buds 2 wireless earbuds. You can also purchase the OPPO Reno8 T 5G through OPPO Official Stores in Lazada, Shopee and Tiktok Shop. The OPPO Reno8 T 5G will also be available through Smart Signature Plan 999 very soon, so stay tuned!


For more information on the OPPO Reno8 T 5G, its features, and its availability, check out https://www.oppo.com/ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. To get the best care for your OPPO devices, visit your nearest OPPO Care Center or contact us on our website, via Facebook.





Grab Philippines officially brings GrabShare to more cities in Metro Manila. The carpooling service – which had its pilot run in Makati, BGC, Manila and select areas in Ortigas in 2022 – is now also available in Mandaluyong, Pasig, San Juan, Pateros, and select areas in Paranaque and Quezon City.

GrabShare makes the same convenience and reliability of GrabCar more accessible and affordable for the Filipino commuter. With GrabShare, passengers can enjoy as much as 30 percent lower fares on Grab. The service’s passenger-matching feature was also further optimized to ensure that the party is headed in the same direction to avoid surprise detours, hence improving overall shared-ride duration.

Grab Philippines Senior Director for Strategy and Operations Ronald Roda shares:

“Every Filipino deserves unfettered access to safe, reliable, and more affordable means of transportation, and we are fully committed to help make that a reality for everyone. We are optimistic that as we expand GrabShare’s service areas to more cities in Metro Manila, we are staying true to our commitment – continuing to play an active role in providing a better mobility experience for everyone.”


The leading super app is also working on bringing GrabShare to cities outside of Metro Manila. With the growing availability of the service, Grab Philippines reminds its passengers to continue practicing health and safety protocols while on the road. This includes the wearing of face mask and regular hand sanitation. 

Tuesday, March 7, 2023




UNIQLO Philippines and SM Foundation recently collaborated to send additional aid to communities hit by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng.

About 43 high-risk barangays in Zamboanga Del Sur, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, Pampanga, Bulacan, Isabela, and Cagayan received Emergency GoKit+, with the distribution led by SM employee-volunteers.

An SM employee-volunteer from SM City Marilao prepares the Emergency GoKit+ for distribution.

The kits are aptly equipped with medicines and basic medical supplies, tools, and equipment to empower barangays in providing better first-aid responses when calamities or other emergencies occur.



Health workers from Bulacan receive the Emergency GoKit+

Meanwhile, over 2,400 families also received dinner sets through the collaboration.

SM employee-volunteers prepare the donations for Paeng-hit communities in Laguna.



It can be recalled that heavy rains hammered parts of Mindanao, Visayas, and Luzon, affecting almost a million Filipinos and leaving thousands displaced and over a hundred injured. Shortly after, SM Foundation and SM Supermalls employee-volunteers handed out Kalinga Packs to 8,800 affected families.

SM employee-volunteers from SM City Sta. Rosa hand dinner sets to Paeng-hit communities in Laguna.

When disaster strikes, SM Foundation, together with SM Supermalls and SM Markets, is committed to providing immediate relief to those affected by calamities through its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE). Since 2014, the program has distributed over 700,000 Kalinga Packs (relief packs) nationwide.




To learn more about UNIQLO’s sustainability efforts, visit https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/spl/uniqlo-nuvali, or follow UNIQLO Philippines on Facebook and @uniqlophofficial on Instagram.

To learn more about SMFI’s OPTE program and more social good programs, visit www.sm-foundation.org or follow its social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube): @SMFoundationInc.

Monday, March 6, 2023





Music makes everything better, especially when heard in the greatest quality possible. Inconveniences such as audio distortion, blown speakers, poor bass, and treble quality can be a total mood killer. It’s about time that you invest in a well-rounded device that will allow you to experience powerful sound wherever you go, something that the new Samsung Sound Tower ST50B provides!

The new wireless Samsung Sound Tower can keep you company whenever and wherever you like, no matter the occasion.
Take incredible sound with you everywhere

The Samsung Sound Tower ST50B is geared for all of life’s experiences. With a strong internal battery lasting up to 18 hours, it plays ultra-powerful audio that allows you to enjoy unplugged entertainment all day and all night.

Music by the poolside? No worries! The Sound Tower ST50B is water-resistant with an IPX5 feature ensuring that it is protected against low-pressure water streams. There’s no need to be anxious that a night of non-stop partying and accidental drink spills will ruin your speakers.



Powerful music, one device

Share your music with others with the Sound Tower’s wireless capabilities. Pair up to two mobiles with the Sound Tower simultaneously and enjoy music with your friends with the Bluetooth multi-connection feature. You can also amplify your sound experience by connecting up to ten Sound Towers wirelessly with the Group Play feature, perfect for gatherings or even if you just want it loud.

Enjoying concerts and movie marathons with friends and family anywhere in great quality is possible with the Sound Tower. It’s simple to connect your TV to the sound tower–so sit back, relax, and experience amplified sound quality with its seamless wireless TV connection.
Partying at home sounds better than ever

The Samsung Sound Tower ST50B is always up for a party! Get the room jumping and keep the good vibes flowing with its unique bi-directional speakers, which allow sound to be heard clearly in multiple directions. Whether your party is indoors or outdoors, shaking it up with incredible, immersive, sound is just a push of a button away.


It just isn’t a party without an awesome light show–so go all-out with the Sound Tower’s built-in LED party lights that set the mood through dynamic lighting effects such as party, ambient, and dance modes. Choose how these sparkly lights will enliven the venue through the use of the Samsung Sound Tower App on your mobile device. Be the disc jockey yourself using the DJ Effect for the best sound available for all types of music.

Karaoke sessions with family and friends get a level up! Own the stage and sing your hearts out with the Samsung Sound Tower ST50B’s Karaoke Mode plus dedicated mic input.

Ready to experience powerful sound wherever you go? Have a blast with the Samsung Sound Tower ST50B and get your well-rounded sound device now! For more exciting updates on Samsung TV and Sound Devices, check out www.samsung.com/ph, and follow Samsung on their official Facebook and Instagram pages.

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