Alsons Sarangani Energy plant garners 3 ISO certifications
The 210 mega-watt (MW) thermal power plant of the Alsons Power Group’s Sarangani Energy Corp. (SEC) in Maasim, Sarangani Province recently earned three certifications of compliance with various standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
The SEC power plant received certifications of compliance for Environmental Management System — ISO 14001:2015; Occupational Health and Safety Management System- ISO 45001:2018; and Quality Management System — ISO 9001: 2015. The certifications were issued by the British Standards Institution — a member body of the ISO.
The certifications were received by the SEC thermal power plant in Maasim which provides power to Sarangani Province, General Santos City and other areas of Mindanao.
Alsons Power is Mindanao’s first private sector power generator with a current portfolio of four power facilities and serves over eight million people in 14 cities and 11 provinces in the country’s second largest island.
BDO expands footprint in Lucena City
Residents and visitors of Lucena City, Quezon can now easily and conveniently do their bank transactions at the newly-opened BDO branch in their area.
Combining the benefits of physical and digital banking, clients can opt for paperless and faster transactions by using self-service kiosks inside the branch. They can input their transaction details on the Account Assist or Service Assist kiosk before talking to a branch employee. The Account Assist kiosk allows them to queue up their requests to open a new account, while the Service Assist kiosk enables them to deposit, withdraw, or pay for their bills.
Most recently, BDO opened its 1,200th branch located inside the new SM City Bataan in Balanga to meet the growing demands of individuals and businesses in the capital.
TGG winner Spidey to join Smart Omega MPL Season 12 roster
Smart Omega, the professional esports team supported by Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), has announced the addition of Ezequiel “Spidey” Cauilan, winner of The Greatest Gamer (TGG) Philippines, to their roster for the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Season 12 in September.
The 17-year-old student from Cauayan City National High School, Isabela, is set to play the role of “jungler,” alongside Smart Omega’s power players, including Grant Duane “Kelra” Pillas, Joshua “Ch4knu” Mangilog, Patrick James “E2MAX” Caidic, Jomari ”Jowm” Pingol , Nowee ”Ryota.” Macasa, Andrew Lew “Andoryuuu” Flora, Carlito “Ribo” Ribo, and Ronel “Coach Strongerft” Tan at the much-anticipated tournament.
As TGG winner, Spidey took home a cash prize of Php 250,000 and a contract with Smart Omega, a turning point not just for him but also for his family.
As the longtime official telco partner of MLBB in the Philippines, Smart has cemented its position as a patron of esports and staunch supporter of Filipino esports athletes, fans, game publishers, and tournament organizers.
Filipino gamers can live more today and enjoy leveled-up gaming experiences powered by Smart, the Philippines’ Fastest and Best Mobile Network as cited by Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence.
Block Dojo, nChain realize blockchain future of PH at VIP launch
Leading business owners, investors, venture capitalists, and political figures, gathered at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, to celebrate the launch of Block Dojo in Asia.
The VIP evening was hosted by Block Dojo, a renowned incubator fostering blockchain entrepreneurship, in partnership with nChain, a leading global technology company, offering software solutions, consulting services, and IP licensing for clients across major industries looking to benefit from the security, transparency, scalability and cost-effectiveness of blockchain.
The event aligns with the President of the Philippines’ heralding the importance of Blockchain and digital asset technologies in November 2022 and, more recently, calling for digital transformation across the nation. nChain and Block Dojo are committed to creating tangible business opportunities for Blockchain development and acting as a leading light in the digital revolution in the Philippines.
The culmination of the event marked the opening of Block Dojo’s call for submissions from start-ups across the Philippines, interested in securing a place to attend the 12-week program, which puts entrepreneurs through their paces via technical education, investment guidance, investor pitching, and commercialization.
Celebrate big savings with Pay Low, Pay Light
To celebrate TMP’s 35th year, Toyota’s Pay Low deal allows customers to take home their new Toyota vehicle with downpayment as low as 15% with free 1st year insurance, 3-year LTO registration, and no chattel mortgage. With this deal, customers can get their new Fortuner 4×2 G M/T for only PHP 260,400 or Hilux 4×2 E M/T for only PHP 176,100. Other participating models include Vios, Corolla Altis, Veloz, Rush, and Innova.
Toyota’s Pay Light deal offers models with low monthly payments, such as the Fortuner 4×2 G M/T for only PHP 17,648; Innova 2.8 J Dsl M/T for only PHP 13,354; Raize 1.2 E M/T for only PHP 8,246; or Hilux 4×2 E M/T for only PHP 10,499.
Customers have more reasons to celebrate with PHP 120,000 savings for the Fortuner 4×4 LTD A/T 2T, PHP 100,000 for 4×2 E M/T Hilux, and PHP 30,000 for Innova V A/T, G A/T and G M/T when they pay in cash.
For loyal customers, Toyota is offering free Periodic Maintenance Service (PMS) for up to 20,000 KMS for new Vios, Corolla Altis, Raize, Avanza, Veloz, Rush, Innova, Fortuner and Hilux. Customers may avail of this free service within 18 months from the release date of the vehicle.
Lite Ace customers get a Fixed Periodic Maintenance Package of up to 40,000 KMS. With the Fixed Maintenance Package, customers are only required to pay PHP 1,999 to avail this maintenance service.
The Toyota Anniversary blowout continues with trade-in rebate, warranty, and free insurance.
Loyal customers can also enjoy a 5-year warranty when they get a brand-new Toyota Vios G, E or XLE from any authorized Toyota Dealer nationwide.
Promo runs until August 31.
Shangri-La The Fort, Manila opens 2nd Bake House Store
Bake House, Shangri-La The Fort’s newest dining destination in Mandaluyong, located at the ground floor of Shangri-La Plaza Mall, is a neighborhood cake and pastry shop that holds a sweet and savory collection of delights that are all-natural, transfat free and refrains from using artificial dyes and flavorings. The menu items are perfect for any time of the day, whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a quick afternoon break.
Guests can look forward to Bake House’s sourdough breads freshly baked in intervals, beginning as early as 7AM. The shop’s sourdough recipe is an original and is part of the
The shop’s menu is a collection of sweet treats and savory selections. Below are the shop’s signature and novel items, like: Aligue Croissant Conscious Cookie, Speijia Bread Ohaina Cake, Daisy Cake.
A beverage line-up complements the menu, including Hey, Brew! Bake House’s homemade Kombucha that comes in three flavors, a curated coffee collection in partnership with Toby’s Estate, specialty teas and cold-pressed juices. A unique take on native tsokolate rounds up the list for Bake House’s signature hot chocolate, available both in milk and dark options.
Bake House’s restaurant philosophy is grounded on a commitment to reduce waste and its carbon footprint. The shop’s takeaway packaging is made from biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials. Guests who purchase Bake House’s KeepCupâ„¢ and bamboo (kawayan) tumbler are entitled to special rates on their coffee orders.
The Conscious Cookie is born out of various cookie trims and ingredients that did not make the (measuring) cup, repurposed with a lot of flavors and a lot of heart.
GCash, Nestlé, and Great Deals launch DigiTindahan
Leading fintech super app partners with global food giant Nestlé and Great Deals to bring the first online sari-sari store
The Philippines’ number one finance super app GCash and the largest global food company Nestlé have launched DigiTindahan on GLife powered by leading e-distributor Great Deals as its main aggregator.
A ceremonial agreement signing was held recently at the Nestlé office in Rockwell, Makati, that will make it possible for consumers to order Nestlé products and have these delivered straight to their homes. Orders can be placed through the Barangay Nestlé DigiTindahan which will be available on the GLife section of the GCash app.
Aside from its convenience, the new DigiTindahan feature also offers exclusive deals and personalized orders with subscriptions to build their own bundles.
Also present to witness the signing event were GCash vice president and Head of Commercial Sales and Operations Luigi Reyes, AVP and Head of Enterprise Macky Limgenco, Industry Head for Distribution Louella De Leon, and Account Manager Melvin Manalo.
Aside from bringing convenience, Barangay Nestlé DigiTindahan also offers Free Shipping without minimum spend exclusively on GLife starting August 8.
Sun Life’s World Voyager Fund recognized By CFA Society PH
Sun Life Prosperity World Voyager Fund, a fund managed by Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. (SLAMCI), was recognized by the CFA Society Philippines (CFAP) as the 2023 Best Managed Fund of the Year in the Equity Fund, Dollar category.
The honor was bestowed based on the Sun Life Prosperity World Voyager Fund’s strong and consistent performance versus other funds in its category.
Sun Life Prosperity World Voyager Fund provides access to global equities, navigating through various geographic markets without being constrained by the performance of specific types of indices. This allows investors to seize the best opportunities across the globe so they can grow and diversify their US Dollar investments.
One of the most prestigious financial organizations in the country, CFAP is known for its stringent standards in identifying winners in its annual awards.
Those eager to invest in the Sun Life Prosperity World Voyager Fund only need USD 500 to open an account and USD 100 to make an additional investment. It is ideal for those who have a high-risk profile and a long-term investment horizon.
