MAGGI partners with urban farming program
MAGGI, the trusted ally of Filipino homecooks, announced the successful implementation of its Sarap Sustansya Garden, a vegetable garden developed in support of the Department of Agriculture (DA) National Urban and Periurban Agriculture Program (NUPAP) and the DA-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI).
Emphasizing the importance of environmentally sustainable food systems, the MAGGI Sarap Sustansya Garden showcases simple ways on how Filipinos can grow their own food, and inspire families to plant vegetables.
To ensure the availability and accessibility of safe, fresh vegetables in urban areas for everyday cooking, the DA through the NUPAP continues to collaborate with respective communities and local government units, as well as private sector companies like Nestlé to establish agriculture projects that use innovative and eco-friendly horticultural methods.
“Through the Sarap Sustansya Garden, MAGGI is able to contribute in promoting the DA’s food security initiatives, especially in these challenging times,” said Rosalyn Simba, business executive officer — Food and Dairy Culinary Business Unit at Nestlé Philippines.
Located at Nestlé’s Lipa Integrated Coffee Center (LICC), the MAGGI Sarap Sustansya Garden received technical assistance from DA-BPI Los Baños in the form of extensive training and planting materials.
Making great Mom-mories at the Paseo Outlets
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and with all these years of being cooped up at home, mom would surely love to spend the special day away. Bring her out for a lovely celebration at the Paseo Outlets where you can spoil her with all her favorites at up to 80% off from May 6-8, 2022. This year’s Mother’s Day Sale is sure to be a breath of fresh air coming from quarantine.
Have some fun with a fitting room fashion show and give mom a makeover with a whole new wardrobe from her favorite brands! Enjoy up to 80% off at Levi’s Outlet Store, American Eagle Outfitters, The Outlet with Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Bench Depot with Cotton On, Kashieca, and La Senza.
To get back her zumba groove, head over to the outlet stores of Sperry, Keds, Crocs, adidas, Under Armour, and don’t forget to check out the Nike Factory Store and Fusion Outlet with Saucony, Merrel, Pony, and loads more! Have her try on her best bets and show off some of her moves. You never know, mom might be the next TikTok viral sensation!
New Hyundai fleet for Bulusan
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), through its authorized dealer Hyundai Trucks and Buses Alabang (HTB Alabang), successfully turned over 15 units of Class 3 HD50S Modern PUVs to the Bulusan Transport Service Cooperative (BULTRASCO) during the group’s Modern PUV launching held last April 18.
With the theme “Sulong at Sama-Sama sa Isang Adhikain para sa Modernong Transportasyon na Napapanahon,” the event started at the Sorsogon Integrated Terminal Exchange (SITEX) in Sorsogon City for a short send-off program and motorcade, followed by the formal turnover at Bulusan Terminal, an hour away from the provincial capital.
The newly released Hyundai Modern PUV units are earmarked to serve the coastal towns of Bulusan, Barcelona, Gubat, and Sorsogon City, providing efficient, comfortable, safe, and environment-friendly transportation to locals and tourists alike.
A digital future for MSMEs
UnionBank digitally transformed and strengthened its Supply Chain Finance (SCF) solution platform to simplify operations and financial management across their supply chain ecosystems.
“This platform contributes effectively to sales for cash management, deposits, SME loans, and business banking enrollment,” said Mon Duarte, EVP and head of Transaction Banking and Platform Development for UnionBank.
The platform also allows the Bank to lend effectively to MSMEs and to the agriculture industry, which is required by the Philippine government amongst the local banks.
Two of its business partners, Pilmico and New Hope, were a testament to the efficiency of Supply Chain Finance. Pilmico, a company engaged in the farms business and animal feeds segment, and New Hope, part of the Animal Food Manufacturing Industry, said that the SCF platform has proved useful in the midst of the pandemic and more so that the economy is slowly opening up again.
Reseller program
Maxime, the premium dog and cat food brand of Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corp., makes it easier for pet entrepreneurs and aspiring pet store owners to acquire their products through Maxime’s Reseller Program.
This is part of their “Partner in Pethood” campaign that sets Maxime as the go-to Partner for anything pet-related – from premium pet food, tips on taking care of your pets, even to starting a pet business.
The program offers various start-up packages for all kinds of entrepreneurs – the newbies interested in starting their own pet store, the pet store owners looking for new products to be added to their shelves, and the seasoned entrepreneurs who want a reliable supplier of premium quality pet food.
Each basic package includes assorted packs of Pilmico products from the standard to the premium line of dog and cat food. Resellers are also given access to digital assets that could help them market their products better as well as lectures and training, to help them grow their business.
Resellers will go through an onboarding program to introduce Pilmico’s products. They can also access learning materials to provide them with the right knowledge for the growth of their businesses.
MPT South appointment
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. unit MPT South Management Corp. has appointed Raul Ignacio as the company’s new president and general manager effective April 8 replacing Robert Bontia.
Bontia has been designated as chief transformation officer to head on a full-time capacity the business transformation office of MPTC.
Ignacio has extensive years of experience and expertise in our organization with a tenure that started with NLEX Corporation and has led our company’s initial venture into the mobility space by heading MPT Mobility since 2020.
Month of May deals
Mentholatum LipCare is celebrated May the 4th, Star Wars Day, with amazing deals for its Men’s Cool Aqua Star Wars pack.
Flash sale on May 4 offered 60 percent off on Men’s Cool Aqua Star Wars on Mentholatum store in Lazada and Shopee while Buy 1 Take 1 sale is happening today, May 5, to May 9.
With menthol for a cool and refreshing sensation, Mentholatum LipCare Men’s Cool Aqua contains vitamin E, aloe extract and macadamia ternifolia seed oil for long lasting moisturization; and SPF15 for UV Protection. Available in limited Star Wars design.
Isuzu One Full Tank Challenge
In a recent fuel economy drive, Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) recorded 1,063 kilometers or a total of 21.26km per liter for the Isuzu Traviz in its latest Isuzu One Full Tank Challenge, as observed and certified by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP).
From April 18 to 20, IPC conducted its Isuzu One Full Tank Challenge starting at its newest dealership up north in La Union. Led by IPC president Hajime Koso and vice president for sales Yasuhiko Oyama, the company fielded two of its latest Blue Power trucks – the Isuzu Traviz and the Isuzu NLR85E, to test its excellent fuel economy, innovative diesel engine technology.
From Isuzu La Union, the trucks travelled in just one full tank carrying a weight equivalent to 100kgs for the TRAVIZ and 500kgs for the NLR85E. Driving towards north, the participants drove all the way to Pagudpud, then down to Cagayan on its first day. The next day, the trucks travelled farther south before settling the night in Clark, Pampanga. With little fuel left at the start of the third day, the trucks cleared through NLEX then SLEX before making its final stop at Pagbilao, Quezon.
BPI bags multiple awards
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) recently bagged five major awards from the prestigious PDS Group during its 17th PDS Annual Awards, which recognizes financial institutions that contributed to the growth and stability of the Philippine financial markets.
BPI was cited as among the Top 5 Fixed Income Dealing Participants (Rank 5), while its stock brokerage arm, BPI Securities, was named as among the Top 5 Depository Brokering Participants (Rank 2) by the organization.
BPI Capital took home three awards. The wholly-owned investment banking subsidiary of BPI was hailed as the Top Brokering Participant for Corporate Securities, and was cited as among the Top 5 Corporate Issue Investment House Managers / Arrangers (Rank 5) and Top 5 Fixed Income Brokering Participants (Rank 4).
In 2021, as it celebrated its 170th anniversary, BPI launched its “reinvention” journey to focus on innovating and reinventing financial products and services, as the bank aims to continuously build a better, more inclusive Philippines.
M Bakery launches new look
Following its flagship brand in New York City, M Bakery introduces its new brand identity to bring the magic of its desserts closer to its customers. The updated core brand color is inspired by the iconic green of the bakery’s walls, while other colors are inspired by some of its most beloved desserts.
The new logo takes off from the bakery’s trademarked cupcake swirl and the live theater inside the bakery of cupcakes being iced and banana pudding being scooped. M Bakery will roll out its new design elements over the next coming months, starting with its digital platforms, followed by its packaging and store refresh.
Aside from its world-famous banana pudding and delectable cupcakes, M Bakery has a whole array of other equally mouthwatering classic American baked goods.
