Klaypel celebrates 17th year with artfest
Klaypel, a proudly Philippine-made art product, marks its 17th year.
The company’s journey started in 2005 as a loving by-product of bonding between mother, Sue Morales and daughter Jela.
Klaypel is a unique art medium made of moist colored paper intended to provide families, friends, and communities with a shared art experience.
“I’d fondly say that we are in the “dutdot business” because of how Klaypel is applied on each Klaypel kit canvas,” says founder Sue of Klaypel.
“In our 16 years in the dutdot business, we’ve seen relationships restored; anxiety surpassed; inspiration bloomed; and so much more. This is the power of each Klaypel art kit.”, Sue adds.
True to its mission to spark hope and inspire creativity – one color, one artwork, one story at a time, Klaypel is giving every Filipino artist (at least 18 years of age), an opportunity to win up to P500,000.
Enter the Biggest Klaypel art competition in the Philippines with a theme called “Usbong”.
“Usbong” is a Filipino term that means “sprouting; budding; growing”.
Why Usbong? Because Klaypel would like to help artists reignite their passion for the arts and give them a chance to showcase their artwork to a broader audience.
A culminating activity will follow the Usbong Art Competition in a themed event called “Klaypel Land” which will be held in Clark from November to December 2022.
Learn the mechanics and register for “Usbong” here: www.klaypelph.com/usbong
Official Hashtags: #UsbongKlaypelArtCompetition2022 #KlaypelArt #UsbongPH
To be a sponsor of this event, email the Klaypel team: klaypelph@gmail.com or call 02-8807-4209/ 09456011516.
BDO Insure launches online channel
BDO Insure has launched an online channel that can be accessed using any mobile device, laptop or desktop computer.
“We assure Filipino travelers that BDO Insure, as their insurance broker, will be with them every step of the way, from purchasing the travel insurance to claiming its benefits, so they can just focus on their business trip or vacation,” said Ma. Theresa Tan, general manager of BDO Insure.
One can avail of BDO Insure via three simple steps:
- Visit bdo.com.ph/bdoinsure/travel
- Choose among three travel insurance packages (Domestic, International, or International P2.5M) by clicking on “Buy now.”
For Domestic, click on “Proceed to purchase” when a pop-up window opens. For both International options, select a plan before clicking on “Buy now” again then “Proceed to Purchase” when a pop-up window
- On the pop-window, fill out your personal information and use either credit or debit card to complete your payment. Expect your official policy and receipt via email.
Gigacover teams up with EXOASIA
Gigacover, a Singapore-based insurtech company, recently teamed up with EXOASIA Innovation Hub, a global management consultancy, to provide 360 digital insurance protection for Filipino freelancers, start-ups, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Under the partnership, all of EXOASIA’s community webinars, meet-ups, hackathons, incubations, accelerations, and follow-on events for freelancers and entrepreneurs will feature a segment on health and financial protection plans to increase awareness for these products.
“The program aims to further educate, make healthcare and insurance products more accessible, and affordable to those in the Informal sector. With this partnership, EXOASIA, allows its community of founders, entrepreneurs and digital nomads to access such benefits without breaking bank” said Chesca Figueroa, country manager at Gigacover.
Malayan Insurance bags awards
Malayan Insurance has won two awards from the 7th Insurance Asia Awards for its exceptional delivery of customer-centric products and services that have helped uplift the lives of Filipinos during the pandemic.
The country’s leading non-life insurance company received the “Domestic General Insurer of the Year” and “New Insurance Product of the Year” for Pet Care.
Malayan’s responsiveness to the market’s current needs and nimbleness in adopting digital transformation for better customer access was instrumental in clinching the “Domestic General Insurer of the Year” award.
The company’s line-up of responsive products from travel, personal accident, pet, automotive, and property insurance, plus their thoughtful inclusions and benefits such as unlimited Medimate telemedicine services and COVID-19 coverage, has gained the confidence of thousands of Filipinos.
Pasasalamat Tour
Mang Inasal sponsored the first leg of Coco Martin’s Pasasalamat Tour for a recently concluded, highly popular TV series. The event was held at the Vista Mall Taguig Open Parking Grounds.
“Just like how Mang Inasal takes pride in having Coco Martin as our endorser since 2016, we also recognize how Coco’s character in the series has become a source of inspiration among its viewers and even to our very own Mang Inasal customers for the past seven years,” said Mang Inasal Business Unit head Mike Castro.
RELX welcomes PH vape law
RELX International, a leading electronic cigarettes company in the Philippines, welcomed the passage of the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act or Republic Act No. 11900.
RA 11900 lapsed into law on July 25, 2022, and is the first comprehensive law to regulate the importation, manufacture, sale, packaging, distribution, use and communication of vapor and heated tobacco products.
“With this important legislation, the vapor product industry will be properly regulated, benefiting adult smokers looking to switch to better alternatives, while keeping the product out of the hands of underaged users,” said Sally Goh, general manager, RELX International Philippines.
As a responsible member of the vapor product industry, RELX International said it is committed to working hand-in-hand with the regulators to comply with the new implementing rules and regulations, expected to be developed by the Department of Trade and Industry in the coming weeks.
