PAGCOR bingo games, ENCHANTED Kingdom marks 28th year, ASTICOM Group wins four awards, METROBANK loan deals, VIBER PLUS launched, NUTRIASIA high in brands list, PUBLICIS-AC Health-PMAP partnership, JG SUMMIT wins Golden Arrow award

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PAGCOR slates PHP10-M linked bingo games for December 10

MEGABUCK winnings await lucky bingo aficionados when the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) holds its linked bingo games dubbed “Paskong Big Time Bingo Milyonaryo” at The Ballroom of New Coast Hotel Manila on December 10.

A total of Php10 million in guaranteed prize winnings is at stake in the event and all players will have an opportunity to bag Php1 million per game.

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Tickets are available for P3,000 each and players will get four cards per game for the scheduled ten games.

Apart from the host site, interested players may also join the linked bingo event at participating Casino Filipino (CF) branches and satellites in Angeles, Bacolod, Cebu, Grand Regal, Ilocos Norte, Iloilo, Mactan, Madison, Mandaue, Malabon Grand, Olongapo, Tagaytay, Tagum and Talisay.

Games start at exactly 2 p.m.

For inquiries, please call 0927-8040304, 0917-5518354 or 0917-8430970.

Enchanted Kingdom celebrates 28 years

Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world class theme park in the Philippines, culminated its anniversary celebration with the Grand Finale of the Sky Wizardry Fireworks Competition last October 28, in Santa Rosa, Laguna. Asia’s Soul Supreme KZ Tandingan wowed the audience as the headliner for the Be Enchanted! Concert, together with dwta and dance group AXIS PH.

Due to popular demand, EK brought back the Sky Wizardry Fireworks Competition eight years after its last spectacle. EK collaborated with Filipino fireworks manufacturers to showcase their products and creativity. This year, St. Vincent Pyrotechnics Services and Trading, from Laguna, bested five other competitors, highlighting local artistry with pyrotechnics and music.

Enchanted Kingdom announced that as an early Christmas gift, EK will be opening Tuesdays to Sundays starting November 21; and by December 17, the theme park will be open daily to continuously share magic and enchantment especially during the holiday season.

For more information about upcoming events, visit https://www.enchantedkingdom.ph/ and EK’s official social media accounts @enchantedkingdom.ph for Facebook and Tiktok, and @ek_philippines for Twitter and Instagram.

Asticom Group wins four at the TITAN Business Awards 2023

The Asticom Group of Companies, an affiliate of the Globe Group and known for its tech-driven shared services and outsourcing, has garnered four major recognitions at the TITAN Business Awards 2023, reflecting its commitment to innovation, transformative change, and business excellence.

For the first time, Asticom clinched the PLATINUM Award for being the Fastest-Growing Company of the Year.  Its President and CEO Mharicar Castillo-Reyes also received two Gold Awards as Innovator of the Year and Transformation Leader of the Year.

Not to be left behind, HCX Technology Partners, an Asticom subsidiary, was honored with a Gold Award for its exceptional Business Technology Solutions in Human Resources.

Organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA), the TITAN Business Awards celebrates organizations of varying sizes and sectors, spotlighting their achievements and the driving forces behind their success.

These recent accolades bring Asticom’s total TITAN Business Awards count to seven, further solidifying its position as a leader in the industry. Last year, Asticom bagged three Gold Awards in the following categories:  Company & Organization for overall strategy and efforts to innovate and grow;  Human Resources for best health and wellbeing strategy; and IT for efficiency in resolving issues in the organization.

Metrobank kicks off the holidays Happy HoliDeals promo

Metrobank rings in the Ber months with Happy HoliDeals promo — gifting aspiring car and homeowners with cash rebates, low interest rates, waived appraisal fees, and a pre-qualified credit card if they avail of a Car and Home Loan until December 15, 2023.

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Through HoliDeals, Metrobank helps you get the most out of your budget when taking out a car loan — with the Bank’s low interest rates, bundled with a cash rebate of up to PHP 30,000. You can also get a Metrobank Toyota Mastercard and enjoy up to 3% fuel rebate at Petron stations, a 10% discount on genuine parts & accessories and labor, plus 2x the Rewards Points at preferred Toyota dealer

Whether you’re planning to buy a new house or revamp your current home — Metrobank has competitive offers to make this home loan more cost-efficient. On top of low interest rates, the Bank is also waiving the appraisal fee for your potential new home — letting you save up to PHP 5,500. As an additional perk, you will also be pre-qualified for a Metrobank Cashback Visa, which allows you to enjoy a 5% cash rebate on all your groceries, telecom, cable and streaming services, as well as school and bookstore purchases. You’ll also earn a 0.2% rebate on all your other retail purchases from other categories.

Apply for a Car or Home Loan at any Metrobank branch near you or via the Metrobank website.

Viber introduces Viber Plus premium service

Viber, the global leader in private and secure messaging and voice-based communication, is launching Viber Plus, a monthly subscription service offering premium features. All of Viber’s standard features remain free to use for all users worldwide.

Viber currently provides a full suite of features protecting users with extensive controls and preferences. The Viber Plus subscription service will further enhance the Viber experience by giving subscribers the option to opt out of ads.

For just PHP99 a month, Viber Plus subscribers will see no ads in Viber’s messaging platform and enjoy exclusive features such as multiple icon styles, personalized 1-on-1 support, and unlimited stickers with many more enhancements coming soon.

The premium service is currently available in the Philippines and other territories such as Czech Republic, Montenegro, Switzerland, Kuwait, Australia, Sweden, Austria, India, Italy, United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, and France with additional regions added on a rolling basis.

NutriAsia brands score high in latest Most Chosen Brands list

Leading soy sauce brand Silver Swan, iconic vinegar brand Datu Puti, and innovative sauces brand UFC continue their streak of being among the most chosen brands in the Philippines, according to the 2022 Brand Footprint report by data and insights company Kantar. Since 2019, NutriAsia brands have consistently ranked in the annual report that uses Consumer Reach Points (CRP) to measure shoppers’ preferences, looking specifically at the frequency and penetration of a brand in Filipino households. This year’s results further highlight Silver Swan, Datu Puti, and UFC as tried and tested products beloved by Filipinos nationwide, chosen everyday as their trusted [ro1] brand.

With only 50 names on the list, Silver Swan placed 2nd in the Most Chosen Food brand category and 4th in Most Chosen FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) brand category with a CRP of 585 that marks a 2% increase from the previous year. Datu Puti, on the other hand, secured the 4th and 10th spots respectively seeing a 1% increase from last year with a CRP of 406. UFC was ranked 12th in the Most Chosen Food brands category with a CRP of 112, a 4% improvement from 2021.

Further in the report, 2022 was described as the year when the Philippines emerged from the pandemic. This led to Filipinos starting to spend more across mega-sectors and shop in categories that were once deprioritized. Even faced with high inflation, shoppers adopted ways to mitigate price increases. One example is by looking for value in the brands they chose.

Publicis Groupe PH partners with AC Health, PMAP

From left, Jaime E. Ysmael, president & CEO, Healthway Medical Network; Paolo Maximo F. Borromeo, president & CEO AC Health; Joanne Abrihan-Ty, chief finance officer Publicis Groupe Philippines; David F. Drilon, chief digital officer, Publicis Groupe Philippines; Ma. Elizabeth D. Nasol, DPM, president, People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP); Rene M. Gener, DPM, executive director (PMAP)

Publicis Groupe has announced a major milestone for its global “Working with Cancer” (WWC) initiative in the Philippines. Publicis Groupe Philippines has signed a Memorandum of Association (MOA) with Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc (AC Health) and the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) establishing the three companies as the founding partners to drive the WWC Pledge forward in the market.

The WWC Pledge was originally unveiled earlier this year in Davos, spearheaded by Arthur Sadoun, the Global Chairman and CEO of Publicis Groupe and global clients including McDonald’s, Nestlé, PepsiCo, and more. Sadoun has been open about his cancer diagnosis and created the Pledge to push for significant concrete organizational action when it comes to supporting those dealing with chronic disease. The initiative is also supported by leading cancer charities and organizations, including the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), MacMillan Cancer Support, and the Gustave Roussy Institute.

JG Summit wins Golden Arrow Award

From left, Atty. Bea Calayan-Gador (JG Summit), Aileen Isidro (Cebu Air), Atty. Winwin Rogero (JG Summit), Rhodora Lao (Universal Robina Corp.), Rommel Rodrigo (Robinsons Land Corp.), Gina Dipaling (Robinsons Retail Holding), Christian Lorenz Pacheco (Altus Property Ventures), and James Arco (RLC Commercial REIT).

JG Summit Holdings, Inc. (JGS) landed a prestigious Golden Arrow at the 2023 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) Golden Arrow Recognition held recently at Okada Manila.

The annual awards, organized by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), honors outstanding corporate governance practices in the Philippines. ICD recognized JG Summit’s dedication to upholding the highest ethical standards, and its continuous efforts to serve the best interests of all its stakeholders.

JG Summit, the holding company for a group of companies with substantial business interests in food manufacturing and agro-industrial and commodities, real estate and hotels, air transportation, banking, and petrochemicals, as well core investments in telecommunications and power distribution, is committed to providing better choices to its customers and creating shared success with all its stakeholders.

With the Golden Arrow as an undeniable testament to its commitment to excellence and ethical business practices, the company stands poised to continue its journey toward a brighter and more prosperous future.

 

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