Pangkabuhayan Package
Two overseas Filipino beneficiaries happily received the pangkabuhayan package of Grainsmart rice retail business franchise that they won in the ‘Remit 2 Win promo of BDO Remit and WorldRemit.
The promo was launched to help the beneficiaries affected by the pandemic. Both BDO Remit and WorldRemit are very much committed in supporting the OFWs and their families in challenging times, apart from providing a safe, fast and reliable remittance service.
60M dose
Cebu Pacific has reached another delivery milestone as it safely transports over 60 million COVID-19 vaccine doses across the country.
To date, CEB has safely airlifted life-saving vaccines to 31 provinces since March 2021, namely: Bacolod, Basilan, Boracay, Bohol, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cauayan, Cebu, Coron, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Jolo, Kalibo, Legazpi, Masbate, Naga, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Roxas, San Jose, Siargao, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Tawi-Tawi, Virac, and Zamboanga.
Cagayan de Oro received the highest number of vaccine shipments among the provinces, followed by Tacloban, Cotabato, Zamboanga and Legazpi.
All vaccines were stored in containers with the established temperature limit to ensure that doses are preserved until arrival at the designated stations.
“These vaccine deliveries are vital for supplying booster shots for everyJuan. We are happy to keep on doing our part in the timely delivery of these lifesaving vaccines,” said Alex Reyes, chief strategy officer at Cebu Pacific.
CEB has attained 100 percent vaccination rate for its active flying crew through its very own employee vaccination program, JG Summit COVID Protect, and various partnerships with local government units in the country. Ninety-five of the active flying crew have been boosted to ensure the continued safety of its employees and passengers.
Crown Asia brings flexible schemes with its “Exclusive Home Deals”
Experts foresee that both local and foreign investment for properties will soon pick up again.
The optimistic real estate outlook drives Crown Asia, the premium residential arm of Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc., to offer flexible schemes with its “Exclusive Home Deals” to those who aspire to upgrade and own premium properties in the South.
The program offers deals like “Home at 5”, which enables property seekers to purchase and move-in in any Ready-for-Occupancy (RFO) homes, starting at 5 percent down payment, save on discounts and move in easily to their new Crown Asia home. This deal is extended to any ready for move-in condominium units as well in Valenza Mansions (Sta. Rosa Laguna), Hermosa (Las Piñas), Pine Suites (Tagaytay) and Meridian (Bacoor, Cavite).
Crown Asia is also offering a much flexible scheme that enables investors to keep watch their cash flow with its promo, “For You at 2”. With an initial down payment of 2 percent in 3 months, buyers and investors can get as much as 8% discount. This offer is available for any Ready-for-Occupancy (RFO) and Lot Only properties in Valenza (Sta Rosa), Citta Italia (Bacoor, Cavite), Ponticelli (Daang Hari, Cavite) and Vita Toscana (Bacoor, Cavite).
Don’t miss out on these exciting deals by Crown Asia and grab the chance to have your dream home in an enviable address in the South. For more information on Crown Asia Properties and Exclusive Home Deals, visit crownasia.com.ph.
Bespoke wedding experience at Conrad Manila
Conrad Manila have welcomed would-be couples to ‘Inspired Beginnings,’ the 4th installment of its much-awaited wedding showcase that highlights the hotel’s iconic pillar-less ballrooms and event spaces, tailored packages and some of the wedding industry’s premier and promising names on June 19-20.
Soon-to-weds are invited to a two-day celebration featuring over 100 dream makers including: Philippine Association of Wedding Planners (PAWP), Weddings & Events Professional Association of the Philippines (WEPAP), Gideon Hermosa, Michael Ruiz, and Teddy Manuel, Amanda Tirol, Christine Ong-Te of COTE, Kiss the Girl Events, Maxine Covar, Kim Torres, among others.
With its idyllic and strategic location near the Metro’s grandest churches, the picturesque Manila Bay, and being at the heart of the Mall of Asia Complex, the hotel provides the ideal backdrop to any dream wedding.
The hotel’s dedicated Events Management team ensures that guests’ needs are met, and every detail is impeccably executed–from wedding preparations to menu packages such as Divine and Prosperity. Conrad Manila’s Executive Chef Warren Brown and Executive Chinese Chef Eng Yew Khor see to it that the newlyweds and their guests indulge in an epicurean fete worthy of the momentous occasion.
Opportunities for MSME growth
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp.’s second Future Festival gathered industry leaders to propose solutions to their challenges, harnessing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as small communities, and the underserved sector to fuel economic resilience and national development.
“The Future of Livelihood: Multi-Sectoral Approach that Empowers Local Economies to Power Progress,” looked into how the government, private institutions, and community-engaged individuals can support the growth and expansion of MSMEs.
Serge Bernal, Pilipinas Shell vice president for Corporate Relations, said the energy company’s approach to livelihood is rooted in the communities and emphasized the value that collaborations.
Marion Decena, director of the Department of Science and Technology-Technology Application and Promotion Institute said the agency offers support to accelerate MSMEs’ commercialization of innovative technologies payable within three years at zero interest.
Jaypee Soliman, first vice president, SME and Microentrepreneurs head of UnionBank, highlighted the importance of addressing the lack of and inaccessibility to financial products and services.
Nelly Nita Dillera, executive director of the Philippine Trade Training Center said the agency offers trainings such as Food Connect; and other programs to help shape and scale businesses.
Katrina Chan, co-founder of QBO said while the Philippines may lack the unicorns or startup companies with a value of over $1 billion, “… we do have ‘Qalabaws’ that are diligently getting the job done.
Phoenix pushes franchising opportunities
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines provides various franchising opportunities that range from gas stations, lubricants, and convenience retailing stores.
“Franchising is a proven business model,” said Henry Albert Fadullon, Phoenix president and PFA regional director in Mindanao.
PFA and Phoenix organized and led the recently concluded Online Business Matching Sessions (B2B) in Mindanao, which brought together the country’s best franchise brands from the food, retail, and service industries and targeted clients based in Mindanao who may be interested in franchising opportunities and starting their own business networks in the region.
Phoenix showcased its FamilyMart convenience store retailing and its expansive portfolio that includes its oil and gas businesses. It discussed its various franchise packages in the F&B, Fuel Station & Hospitality and Convenience Stores and Pharmacies during the online event sessions.
All its franchising opportunities are further solidified in its newest retail concept called the Phoenix Block, a multi-purpose retail complex featuring a Phoenix gas station, FamilyMart convenience store, Phoenix SUPER LPG Hub, an Autoworx Plus automotive care shop, Posible digital payments and Limitless digital transactions.
Yanson bags Bagani sa Paglilingkod award
The top executive of the Yanson Group of Bus Companies received the “Bagani sa Paglilingkod” 2022 award from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade led the presentation of the Transport Service Award to Leo Rey Yanson, president and CEO of the Yanson Group of Bus Companies, during the LTFRB’s 35th founding anniversary on June 17 in Quezon City.
The LTFRB bestows the Bagani Award on road transport stakeholders for their outstanding performance in their work. The Filipino word ‘bagani’ means warrior, which represents the persona of LTFRB stakeholders.
Bagani is defined as a person experienced in warfare who shows great vigor, courage and aggression with the highest dignity on the battlefield.
The Yanson Group operates several bus companies that serve important routes in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Tarlac lights up with rainbows
The Tarlac Provincial Capitol building was bathed in rainbow colors in celebration of Pride Month as Governor Susan Yap, who together with the people of Tarlac, affirmed their support to the LGBTQIA+ community.
The rainbow lighting activity in the capitol is the first of a series of events that the provincial Government has planned throughout the month of June, including Tarlac PRIDE Fair 2022 at the Central Mercato from June 17 to 19 featuring food offerings and delicacies from Tarlaqueño-owned businesses, an LGBTQIA+ Community Talk, and an awards event for the “Best Costume/Outfit” among the community.
Ad talk
David Guerrero, creative chairman of BBDO Guerrero, will talk about “The Ad You Want To See” in his talk at this year’s Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, on June 21 at the Meet-ups Space, Palais II.
By using #TheAdIWantToSee on Twitter or Instagram, once gets a chance to be included at Guerrero’s presentation at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity where he will be offering some talk attendees the chance to get a pre-release copy of his new book, “You Have to Go Through A Lot of Cr*p to Get a Good Idea,” which will be published by Milflores Publishing in September.
