Accor restaurants urge members to #Tastetherewards
With the easing of dining restrictions across the Philippines, ALL – Accor Live Limitless is inviting its members to enjoy gastronomic experiences at participating restaurants and bars under Accor brands such as Sofitel, Novotel, Raffles, Fairmont and Mí¶venpick. Members of Accor’s lifestyle loyalty programme will now earn ALL rewards points when dining at hotels, which can then be redeemed for hotel stays or other selected experiences. Members who prefer to enjoy dining in the comfort of their home can also earn ALL points as well as an additional 10% discount for any takeaway or delivery order until December 31.
To celebrate the launch of #TasteTheRewards, ALL members will earn triple loyalty points for all dining and deliveries from June 18 until July 17. Accor Plus members will enjoy a 20% discount for takeaway or delivery order.
Raffles Makati’s Mirí¨io has reopened to serve authentic Provení§al and French inspired cuisine both al fresco and indoor dining.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s Spiral has reopened for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, while Spiral at Home offers a curated selection of Spiral’s signature dishes from its prestigious dining ateliers. The hotel’s EasyPeasy, first cloud kitchen concept, features a selection of popular favourites, beloved classics, and hearty specialties.
Novotel Manila Araneta City’s The 6th Manila offers all-time favourites dishes while Take Me Out has Ready-to-Eat menu, the Ready-to-Cook menu and the Ready-to-Reheat menu.
Smart, PLDT-Smart Foundation deploy gensets
Smart Communications Inc. and PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF) have deployed generator sets to typhoon-prone provinces. They have distributed 37 generator sets in areas that are often hit by typhoons in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
They are currently on standby in Pampanga, Bulacan, La Union, Pangasinan, Cagayan, Isabela, Leyte, Cebu, Negros Occidental, Iloilo, Quezon, Camarines Sur, Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Davao Del Sur, Davao Del Norte, Agusan Del Norte, and Surigao Del Sur.
Alongside generator sets, Smart normally deploys Libreng Charging, Tawag and WiFi booths in heavily impacted areas as communication aid for affected residents. These pop-up booths are often the lifeline of residents to the outside world.
COS opens 1st PH store
COS, the London-based fashion brand opened its first store in the Philippines on the upper ground floor of SM Aura Premier.
The 380-square meter store space is designed with the brand’s minimalist aesthetics and sustainability in mind. Housing both women’s and men’s collections, the store debuts with the Summer 2021 collection.
Committed to sourcing quality materials that limit the impact on the planet, materials such as linen and hemp are chosen for their durability, whilst appearing weightless, fostering movement and draping. Repurposed materials are adopted throughout, with recycled nylon utilised in swimwear.
To celebrate the opening of the COS SM Aura Premier store, a limited-edition repurposed-cotton tote bag will be gifted along with all purchases over P10,000 net while stocks last.
J&J backs fight vs TB
Johnson & Johnson (Philippines), Inc. in cooperation with the Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines-Manila and the local Department of Health (DOH) are expanding the roll-out of online learning platform Tuberculosis (TB) Academy to three key regions to build the country’s capacity to respond to multi-drug resistant (MDR-)TB cases.
The collaboration aims to institutionalize the TB Academy and the sustainability and support of the National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) of the DOH.
The expansion is set to include cities within the National Capital Region (NCR), Region 3, and Region 4A, which have been identified as the three key regions with the highest incidence rates of TB in the country. Participants from other provinces will be invited.
Dr. Vicente Belizario Jr., dean of the UP College of Public Health, said the expansion will include TB treating clinicians in the Programmatic Management of Drug-resistant TB (PMDT) and Directly Observed Treatment, Short Course (DOTS) facilities as well as nurses and medical technologists, “to democratize the knowledge and skill sets in treating patients with MDR-TB.”
Araneta City, KTM promo winners
Araneta City and KTM Philippines award New Generation KTM 200 Duke Motorcycles to three lucky winners of the Joyful Treats at the City of Firsts Christmas raffle promo launched last year.
The Joyful Treats at the City of Firsts Christmas promo ran from Nov. 17, 2020 to Feb. 7, 2021, wherein purchases from any Araneta City establishment or any Petron station entitled one to join the raffle.
The New Generation KTM 200 Duke Motorcycle, coined as “The Light Heavyweight”, is an upgrade to KTM user experience with an incredibly lighter yet hefty package with its fresh frame, enhanced ultra-compact single cylinder engine and Euro 4 emission. It is an out-and-out street prowling brawler that offers a standout look and best-in-class features fit for an Araneta City patron.
CITEM holds digital conference
The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) opens Creative Futures, the agency’s flagship event for CREATE Philippines, with sessions centered on creative governance.
Presented in a digital conference format, Creative Futures aims to gather creatives across sectors and to spotlight pathways for the future of the country’s creative economy. The flagship event coincides with the celebration of World Industrial Design Day (WIDD), marked on June 29 of every year.
Epson sustainable products
Epson has launched useful, cost-efficient, and sustainable products for productivity and efficient work processes. The Epson EcoTank L15160 is ideal for business quality A3 printing with a fast print speed of 25ipm for both colour and mono.
Epson’s WorkForce ES-60W is small, compact, and lightweight with an easy-to-use and intuitive scanning process. EpiqVision EF-12 can be moved from room to room or any work setup without the need for a TV or screen while still offering that big screen experience in a portable design.
The EpiqVision Mini EF-12 Laser Projection TV is equipped to handle group calls, online meetings, and conferences without needing extra software.
SCPA’s HIIGENE Program awards grants to local startups
Together with the Asian Institute of Management-Dado Banatao Incubator (AIM-DBI), Sanitary Care Products Asia (SCPA) has launched the social accelerator program called the Human Investment x Impact Grant for Entrepreneurship and Empowerment or the HIIGENE Program.
The HIIGENE Program is the very first collaboration of a local company and a business incubator, crafted according to the Sio family’s goal to support local entrepreneurs. SCPA aspires to help build an industry of people-first enterprises, boost the economy, and improve the lives of many through innovation.
Qualified startups from the AIM-DBI pool went through a rigorous selection process led by SCPA executives, members of the academe, and the corporate world. Five finalist were picked from 11 startups which presented their innovations, purpose, and their plans through a pitch presentation.
Equity-free cash grants of up to P500,000 each await three startups. From July to September, they will participate in a 6-session mentorship program with SCPA executives.
Culminating activities will be held at SCPA’s silver anniversary celebration in October.
EastWest’s free InstaPay service extended
EastWest has extended its free InstaPayservice via EastWest Online and Mobile until July 31. Its PESONet service meantime, remains free.
With InstaPay, customers can transfer up to P50,000 per transaction, credited instantly to the recipient’s account in any local bank.
EastWest’s PESONet service allows customers to conveniently send larger amounts of up to PHP 2,000,000, credited within the same banking day (subject to cut-off) in just a single transfer. The transfer limit of up to PHP 2,000,000 sis one of the highest among banks in the Philippines.
“Our customers’ convenience and safety are always at the core of every service we provide, especially during these challenging times,” EastWest Senior Vice President-Regional Banking Group Ivy Uy said.
Access InstaPay and PESONet by downloading the EastWest Mobile app from Google Play, the Apple App Store, or Huawei’s Media Gallery or log in to EastWest Online at personal.eastwestbanker.com.
Citi PH wins FinanceAsia Best International Bank
Citi Philippines has bagged the Best International Bank for the 23rd straight year from Hong Kong-based financial publishing firm FinanceAsia.
“Our global network and deep ties in the Philippines have enabled us to deliver on our strategy and exceed our clients’ expectations. We are honored to be recognized and we will continue in our efforts to provide the appropriate financial solutions for our clients and help them achieve their growth objectives,” said Ahmed.
Citi Philippines has raised over $20 billion from debt deals in the global capital markets for various clients and also led two successful equity trades for a Supranational’s holdings.
Citi Philippines banks over 950 Multi-National Companies and over 100 top local corporations. It is also the bank of choice of 90 percent of the top 20 companies in the country by listed market cap and is the sole settlement bank for the Philippines domestic dollar transfer system for the past 25 years.
Its banking and service center facilities in the Philippines continued to operate throughout the community quarantine imposed since March last year.
