by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 18, 2017 | Lifestyle
Make the holidays sweeter with a delicious Christmas ice cream cake from Baskin-Robbins, the world’s most loved ice cream brand.
Choose from a variety of cute Christmas cake designs: a freezing snowman, a delightful ice cream cake shaped like a hot cocoa mug, a pretty ice cream cake present or a design of your choice.
Available in different shapes and sizes, you can also customize your Christmas ice cream cake with your favorite ice cream flavor and add a personalized message. Celebrate a wonderful Christmas with Baskin-Robbins ice cream cakes available in branches near you.
For more information, visit Baskin-Robbins website at www.baskinrobbins.ph or check out their Facebook (facebook.com/baskinrobbinsph), Twitter and Instagram (baskinrobbinsph) accounts.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 16, 2017 | Business
After more than two decades of experience in various leadership positions, JobStreet Philippines Country Manager Philip Gioca was named one of the recipients of the 2017 CEO Excel Awards.
JobStreet Philippines Country Manager Philip Gioca (center) receives his award from IABC Philippines Vice President and Chairman of the CEO Excel Awards 2017 Belle Tiongco (left) and IABC Philippines Chairman Kane Errol Choa (right).
Under his tutelage, JobStreet Philippines has furthered its leadership position in the industry, presenting an average of 60,000 jobs posted monthly by as many as 24,000 employers across key industries and business sizes.
To date, 7.6 million candidates have registered to the online portal. He has also overseen the rollout of several innovations such as richer job ads with the inclusion of vital information such as salary data, Talent Search, Company Reviews, and the LiNA bot.
With his zeal for innovation and progress, Gioca has overseen the digitization of various traditional offline channels for job search and enablement. Government jobs, a growing labor market segment, has been added to JobStreet Philippines’ already vast number of job listings.
Nearly 100 government agencies have posted as much as 3,500 jobs since July 2017, which are all housed on a one-stop microsite, making the process of applying to government jobs more transparent and accessible. He has also championed Overseas Filipino Workers by making the Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) online in cooperation with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, which is now mandatory to all intending to explore job opportunities abroad.
In the spirit of nation-building, he establishes collaboration with government, NGOs as well as private institutions to increase the reach and access to available job opportunities in the country and help address job skills mismatch. Under his leadership, JobStreet recently partnered with the Office of the Vice President to further grassroots jobs generation and matching by supporting the Angat Buhay Program.
JobStreet also partnered with Edukasyon.ph, a social enterprise that helps high school students make better-informed career choices from education to employment.
The wealth of the company’s proprietary digital data has also been turned into empowering labor market insights. Philip has been a thought leader, acting as JobStreet’s spokesperson for job market insights and trends.
He has presented JobStreet’s Job Happiness Report, Top Companies Report, Fresh Graduate Report, Job Outlook and Trends Report, and Bonuses Report in various industry, media, and campus events.
Through his truly exemplary leadership and his desire for nation-building, Gioca continues to transform JobStreet into a leader in the Philippine online job marketplace, and in the job market as a whole.
The IABC CEO Excel Awards recognize the leaders of organizations who make use of exemplary communication as part of their overall business strategy for achieving goals, building relationships, addressing problems, and maintaining the reputation of their companies.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 15, 2017 | Technology
LG Mobile Philippines’ (LG) premium flagship phone, the V30+, is finally hitting the stores this month at SRP Php46,990, and it’s available for pre-order starting December 15 until 21. And, as a special gift this holiday season, the first 128 customers will get a LG 24” HD LED TV for free.
To avail of this exciting promo, all you have to do is visit any participating store, place your pre-order, and pay P3,000 for down payment. Every purchase entitles you to one (1) LG 24” HD LED TV.
The smartphone can be claimed at the same store starting December 22. Make sure to present the official receipt of down payment amount and two (2) valid IDs matching the OR. If you are among the lucky first 128 customers, your free LG 24” HD LED TV will be delivered directly to your home address.
Participating stores include:
- LG Concept Stores in SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Mall of Asia, Greenhills, SM Pampanga, Glorietta, Alabang Town Center, Sta. Rosa, and Marquee Mall;
- Memoxpress in SM North Edsa, SM Marikina, SM Megamall, SM Cubao, SM Pampanga, Robinsons Ermita, SM Mall of Asia, and Festival Mall; Abenson stores in Glorietta 1 and Market Market;
- Electroworld in Trinoma; Digital Walker in SM Mall of Asia;
- Introgadgets in Trinoma and Robinsons Midtown;
- Silicon Valley in SM Megamall; and
- Ephone in Market Market.
In Visayas and Mindanao, the promo is valid in the following stores:
- LG Concept Stores in SM Lanang, Gaisano Mall, SM Cebu City, Ayala Centrio, SM Seaside Cebu, BQ Mall, and SM Palawan; and
- RC Goldline in SM Cebu City.
Phone specifications:
For more information about LG mobile phones, please visit www.lg.com/ph/mobile-phones.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 14, 2017 | Business
CityMall is the latest mall operator to partner with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for their Go Lokal! Program, with the inauguration of its Go Lokal! outlet at CityMall-Anabu in Imus, Cavite, marking as well the opening of Go Lokal! in CityMalls around the country including as far as Boracay in Visayas and Cotabato in Mindanao.
Banking on CityMall’s growing network throughout the country, in prime areas across the provinces, CityMall Go Lokal! showcase items that are products of MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) to help them access the mainstream market.
Quality and innovative artisanal Philippine products, crafted, designed, and produced by the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises are now available at Go Lokal! in CityMalls nationwide.
Go Lokal! is a retail concept store that showcases quality and innovative artisanal Philippine products, crafted, designed, and produced by the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from indigenous materials. These products received extensive product development assistance from the Product Specialists of the Design Center of the Philippines, a unit of the DTI. CityMall is owned by publicly listed real estate firm DoubleDragon Properties, the property arm of Mang Inasal founder Edgar “Injap” Sia II and Jollibee Foods Corp.
(L-R) Edgar “Injap” Sia, DoubleDragon chairman; Ramon Lopez, DTI secretary; and Ferdinand Sia, DoubleDragon president at Go Lokal! launch in CityMall-Anabu and CityMalls nationwide
“We are pleased to be working with the DTI on Go Lokal!,” says Sia, DoubleDragon Properties chairman. “With CityMalls across the country serving as the platform for helping micro entrepreneurs from the region, we are confident that through this project, these micro entrepreneurs can eventually grow and expand their businesses not just locally but globally as well.”
CityMall looks towards opening 100 CityMalls by 2020 in provincial Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 12, 2017 | Real Estate
Botanika Nature Residences, an upscale, low-density vertical community in the dynamic Metro South is finally ready to usher in its distinguished residents as it turns over units with the completion of its first tower.
An exceptional development by Filigree, the newest luxury real estate brand in the country, Botanika stands as a promise fulfilled in keeping with its commitment to complete the project on time and at best quality. Consisting of superior quality mid-rise condominium towers that offer resort-inspired amenities, Botanika Nature Residences is designed for people with discerning tastes.
To assure utmost privacy and exclusivity, Botanika has a low floor area ratio (FAR) – the ratio of the total net floor area of a building to the total lot area. This means generously-sized condominium units that are tailor fit to your needs and your lifestyle.
Select from two-bedroom suites, three-bedroom flats, three-bedroom with garden bi-level units – with sizes ranging from 123 to 343 sqm. – and grand penthouse units all offering breathtaking views, exceptional finishes, and the finest craftsmanship.
Following the principles of bioclimatic architecture, the development harmoniously co-exists with its environs, earning a registration in the Philippine Green Building Council’s BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsible Design Excellence) certification system, even as it offers lavish details like those found in a gated village. From planning and construction down to delivery, Botanika is guided by a special consultant, Ecotektonika, in ensuring that the building’s environmental performance is in line with green building, thus forging a milestone in local real estate.
Adding to Botanika’s desirability are its first-class amenities and features – at every inch exuding a feeling of opulence and grace. From the landscaped drop-off area that brings forth a dramatic entrance to the chic and elegant lobby that welcomes you all the way to the scenic elevators that take you to your floor while having a view of the amenity area at the atrium’s core.
Take a dip or go on an exhilarating swim in the lap pools surrounded by a lush landscape with a sun deck. Let your kids roam free in the outdoor play area with treehouses, frolic in the kiddie pool, or romp around in the children’s indoor play area. Conduct important meetings at the business center that’s most conducive to productivity or just catch-up on the latest best-seller or literary classic. The atrium, on the other hand, has a calming water feature and a 360-degree view of lush spaces.
Behind all the princely amenities, large unit cuts, and verdant landscapes is the building architecture itself, which was conceptualized and executed by a team of experts commissioned by Filigree to create a brand that’s a cut above the rest: Leandro V. Locsin Partners, Architecture International, AECOM Singapore, and Miaja Design Group.
Andy Locsin of Leandro V. Locsin Partners
Andy Locsin of Leandro V. Locsin Partners shares how they see Botanika’s amenities coming to life. “For Botanika, it’s simple. We designed it to be a resort-like environment. If you notice, the center space has a lagoon pool. It’s really meant to be a lagoon pool. The idea was for it to be an oasis within a forest,” he says.
Armando Casibang of AECOM
Armando Casibang of AECOM describes the inspiration behind the design of the buildings, saying that they crafted a beautiful iconic structure inspired by a bud for Botanika. “The Botanika word itself evokes a sense of nature or a budding flower. That was very interesting,” he adds.
Isabelle Miaja of Miaja Design Group
With the help of Isabelle Miaja of Singapore-based Miaja Design Group, even Botanika’s interior design is intricately planned.
“With Botanika, there is a city feel in another sense because [the structure] is sharp and crisp. But, organic and beautiful classic lines are also combined here. You have to take your time to appreciate what we have done for Botanika. Each piece pops out. These pieces do not necessarily come to you at once, but you love them when you come in and you start to appreciate everything.”
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Botanika’s sought-after location within Filinvest City, Alabang – the premier garden business district in Metro South – makes a variety of establishments and services within reach: Palms Country Club for an afternoon of recreation, Festival Alabang for shopping and dining, Crimson Hotel, Asian Hospital & Medical Center, as well as private academic institutions like De La Salle Zobel, and San Beda College Alabang.
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Makati City are a mere 15-minute drive away, both accessible by major thoroughfares to SLEX, Skyway, C5, Daanghari Road, and Alabang Zapote Road.
Indeed, Botanika Nature Residences is a luxury residential condominium masterpiece, a manifestation of everything Filigree stands for: excellence, exclusivity, and opulence. It is not likely to be replicated in the South or elsewhere.
To learn more, visit www.botanika.com.ph.
LG Mobile Philippines’ (LG) premium flagship phone, the V30+, is finally hitting the stores this month at SRP Php46,990, and it’s available for pre-order starting December 15 until 21. And, as a special gift this holiday season, the first 128 customers will get a LG 24” HD LED TV for free.
Botanika Nature Residences, an upscale, low-density vertical community in the dynamic Metro South is finally ready to usher in its distinguished residents as it turns over units with the completion of its first tower.
Select from two-bedroom suites, three-bedroom flats, three-bedroom with garden bi-level units – with sizes ranging from 123 to 343 sqm. – and grand penthouse units all offering breathtaking views, exceptional finishes, and the finest craftsmanship.
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