by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 8, 2019 | Business
As part of a series of innovations designed to improve customer malling experience, SM Supermalls raises the bar in customer service with the introduction of SAM, the country’s first-ever in-mall smart robot – launched at SM Megamall last March 28.
SAM is an artificial intelligent (AI) humanoid robot programmed to deliver a smoother, more personalized and efficient interaction with customers.
Steven Tan, SM Supermalls COO with Sam
“Innovation is what SM strives for in providing better customer service to all and we are proud to introduce our latest innovation yet,” said Steven Tan, SM Supermalls COO. “SAM is easy to approach and has answers to almost everything SM mall related, making shopping more seamless and fun for our customers.”
#smthingnew at SM
Now at SM Megamall and coming soon to other SM malls, SAM is designed to help with directions and provide mall information about the latest deals, promos, and events. Equipped with an advanced face recognition technology, it can also make personalized greetings to customers once they enter the mall. Customers can also chat with SAM through the SM Supermalls Facebook page. It serves as a 24/7 online concierge that can provide information like branch locations, mall schedules, and promos, to name a few.
SAM was created in partnership with Cal-Comp Technology (Philippines), which is a leading provider of electronic and original design manufacturing services.
Next time you visit SM Megamall, drop by Mega Atrium, Mega Fashion Hall, or Bank Drive and say hi to SAM for more fun, convenient, and exciting malling experience!
For more information, visit SM Supermalls’ official website at https://www.smsupermalls.com/, or its Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts @smsupermalls.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 17, 2019 | Business
In celebration of International Women’s Month and Pilipinas Shell’s 105 years in the Philippines, the global leader in power and energy is launching a campaign to provide a platform that will empower women to take control in making the future and help erase the stigma against women drivers.
Dubbed “Women! Drive the Future,” the campaign aims to help drive out gender stereotypes and support the many meaningful journeys that women embark on every day. It serves as a call-out to all women to embrace their capability to believe in their capabilities, embrace their passions, and go where they want to go.
Shell FuelSave Brand Manager Vanessa Ejercito
“We want to bring together women to talk about how they take on the road ahead of and how they can use this to take control of their lives. We at Shell believe that, through this campaign, we will be able to better understand and subsequently address the needs of every female driver,” said Vanessa Ejercito, Shell FuelSave Brand Manager.
With a goal to continuously enhance the journeys of their female customers, Pilipinas Shell has been coming up with several initiatives such as partnering with the country’s biggest retailer, SM Advantage, to create a loyalty program and reward them with exciting shopping opportunities every time they gas up. Shell stations are also designed to provide convenient, refreshing retail experience – from putting up well-appointed comfort rooms to offering a wide range of healthy products at Shell Select and Deli2go.
And to strengthen their movement to empower women, Pilipinas Shell is partnering with the leading driving school network in the Philippines, A-1 Driving School. With their expertise in providing driving education, A-1 supports the campaign’s goal to break the stigma through knowledge sharing.
A-1 Driving School Business Development Head Luna Garcia
Luna Garcia, A-1 Driving School Business Development Head, pointed out the dependency of Filipinos in learning how to drive through informal means. And with the increasing number of female drivers on the road, they came up with a program to equip female drivers on the road with proper driving knowledge that will help in proving wrong the stereotypes placed on them.
The “Women on Wheels” program tackles road safety — from identifying road signs to changing tires. “We want to emphasize that there are numerous preventive measures that we can take to minimize accidents. You start with following the rules, driving defensively, and ensuring proper vehicle maintenance,” Garcia noted.
“We believe that driving is a skill that every woman should have. And through this program, we foresee a future where there will no longer be a distinction of gender but only between an educated and misinformed driver.”
Women! Drive the Future ambassadors DJ Riki Flo, Patty Laurel-Filart, Bianca Santiago-Reinoso, Girl Racers Club Directress Rowie Abracero, Michele Bumgarner, and Kelly Misa-Fernandez, along with Shell Payment and Loyalty Manager Tin Cerezo, Shell FuelSave Brand Manager Vanessa Ejercito, Shell Brands and Communication Manager Cherine Capadocia, and Shell Marketing Assistant Alyssamae Nuñez
Racecar driver Michele Bumgarner, and Baby Barangay members Kelly Misa-Fernandez, Patty Laurel-Filart, and Bianca Santiago-Reinoso were also present in the Women! Drive the Future launch event held at Blackbird at the Neilson Tower in Makati City. Joining them as well was Rowie Abracero, Directress of the Girls Racers club — the first all-female car enthusiast club in the Philippines. Led by the event host, Riki Flo of Magic 89.9, the women opened the discussion about driving out the stereotypes and supporting equality amongst men and women on the road.
Later in the program, the ladies participated in the hands-on demonstration of A-1 where they had a refresher on tire changing, dealing with a dead battery, and performing a lubricant check.
The event is first of three activations in spreading the call for women to drive the future. Pilipinas Shell, along with their partner, A-1 aims to flip the stigma against female drivers and empowering all women across the country with upcoming events in Cebu and Davao.
For more information, visit www.shell.com.ph
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 12, 2019 | Business
Within the field of implant dentistry, foremost dental practitioners the world over turn to only one name, one that is recognized as the gold standard and the undisputed leader when it comes to implant, restorative, and regenerative dentistry products: Straumann.
Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with other production sites across Europe, the United States, and Japan, Straumann is driven by their unwavering passion for quality and the desire to achieve the best restorative outcomes.
Straumann Digital Cad/Cam
By collaborating with leading clinics, research institutes and universities, Straumann is able to stay abreast with the latest technological advancements in the ever-changing dental landscape, all for the benefit of dentists, osseointegration specialists, and ultimately, patients who deserve only the very best.
The result is a broad range of groundbreaking products and solutions — designed on the basis of simplicity and freedom of choice — for both conventional treatment and digital workflows including guided surgery, intra-oral scanning and CAD/CAM restorations.
Straumann Tissue level implant line
Comprising Straumann’s superior and state-of-the-art product line is the Tissue Level Implant Line, a true icon of implant dentistry, designed for one-stage surgery to simplify handling and reduce treatment complexity.
Straumann Bone level implant line
Then there’s the Bone Level Implant Line, a flexible implant line for proven esthetics, designed for a natural look and feel, providing great flexibility and a balanced prosthetic portfolio for every indication.
Straumann PURE Ceramic implant line
Furthermore, there’s the PURE Ceramic Implant Line, allowing even very demanding patients to smile with confidence, without compromising on esthetics, reliability and the most natural choice of material.
And then, there’s the Mini Implant System designed specifically for edentulous patients for maximum trust. Other advanced products cover implant-bone prosthetics, Biomaterials, digital solutions, instruments, and more!
Here in the Philippines, and joining the ranks of leading dental clinics globally who trust only Straumann, is GAOC – the Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center – giving patients peace of mind knowing that only world-class products are made available for their dental needs.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jan 26, 2019 | Business
Willie J. Uy, President and CEO of 8990 Holdings
8990 Holdings, listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the symbol “HOUSE” and one of the fastest growing real estate developers in the Philippines, rounded up 2018 hitting its full-year revenue target of Php 11.5 billion. It is eyeing Php 13 billion for 2019. The company is also guiding a net income of Php 5.2 billion.
“We had a strong fourth quarter given the increased interest in our housing projects throughout the country. This means we will have another banner year as our unaudited revenues hit our target of Php 11.5 billion in 2018. This is already double of what we did a mere six years ago,” said 8990 Holdings president and chief executive officer Willie J. Uy.
In 2019, the company expects to grow revenues to Php 13 billion with more than half coming from its projects in Luzon — particularly from its largest project to date, Urban Deca Homes Manila in Tondo.
Urban Deca Homes Manila
Situated in an 8.4-hectare property, Urban Deca Homes Manila is a 13-tower residential complex offering over 13,000 units with an estimated sales value of Php 20 billion. Targeting residents of Tondo and those living in the Port Area, Intramuros, Divisoria and the Camanava (Caloocan-Malabon-Navotas-Valenzuela) area, Urban Deca Homes Manila addresses the housing needs in the most densely-populated area in Metro Manila.
According to Uy, “We have been in business for more than a decade. Our success in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao is testament to our belief that housing should be within reach of every Filipino. The market will always be receptive if you provide homes that are within secure communities and make it within reach.”
“Tondo is a good example. Urban Deca Homes Manila is the first large-scale development in the area. We provide Tondo residents and those living in nearby locations, who have been living with relatives or renting, a viable housing alternative in the area. With the completion of the 18,000-square meter Deca Mall, we will surely not only provide housing but a new kind of lifestyle for Tondo,” he added.
Deca Mall recently partnered with the SM Group, making SM Hypermarket as its anchor tenant. SM Hypermarket will occupy 3,073 square meters of the mall, offering a wide array of food and non-food products.
* The 2018 year-end results indicated herein are unaudited and no guarantees are given (nor should any be relied upon) that these results will not be subject to change or adjustments upon audit. These reported results are not meant as any form of guidance or recommendation to the public.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 15, 2018 | Business
Piolo Pascual, brand ambassador for Figlia Uomo
The excitement was palpable when the country’s hottest leading man, Piolo Pascual, finally made an appearance in a fashion show as the brand ambassador of Figlia UOMO, the new stylish line of shoes for men.
Stylish, versatile and masculine, Piolo Pascual is the perfect representation of what Figlia UOMO stands for. With a variety of designs to choose from, Figlia UOMO also complements the actor’s diverse lifestyle.
The fashion show was Pascual’s first appearance as the brand ambassador. It also featured Figlia UOMO’s three stylish collections: formal, semi-formal and casual.
Joining Pascual in the launch were other celebrity eye candies including Marco Gumabao, John Vic De Guzman, Jairus Aquino, Mark Neumann, and Jason Dy. The event was hosted by sports newscaster, Jeneena Chan.
UOMO means “man” in Italian. As the men’s line of a trusted brand, Figlia UOMO offers the same quality, style and comfort Figlia is known for. The new shoe line aims to set the trend in men’s shoes through its unique collection of impeccable designs at competitive prices.
Gracing the launch of Figlia UOMO were (L-R) Jairus Aquino, Marco Gumabao, Figlia president Joey Enriquez, Piolo Pascual, John Vic De Guzman, and Mark Neumann
For more information, visit https://www.figlia.com.ph/.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 12, 2018 | Business
AXA, the global leader in insurance, has been hailed as the top insurance brand worldwide for the tenth year in a row by global brand consultancy firm Interbrand.
The Best Global Brands ranking confirms AXA’s strong ongoing reputation and value: 47th overall best global brand, first-ranked insurance brand for the 10th consecutive year, and the 6th best brand across all financial services, with a brand value over USD 11 million.
According to Interbrand, “AXA Group is committed to creating value while earning the confidence of its customers every day through innovation and engagement with the world – faithful to the original ambition that led it to become the world’s leading insurance brand.”
Rahul Hora, President and CEO of AXA Philippines
“It is an honor to be recognized for our steadfast commitment to putting our clients first, and our passion to do what it takes to be a truly customer-centric organization,” says AXA Philippines president and CEO Rahul Hora. “This recognition from Interbrand further validates AXA’s intent to focus on our customers’ needs and become real partners to help empower them to live the life they choose.”
The recognition comes at the heels of AXA Group’s announcement of its momentous multi-year partnership with English Premier League legends Liverpool Football Club (Liverpool FC), becoming the club’s Official Global Insurance Partner.
Thomas Buberl, AXA CEO
“I am delighted to announce this long-term partnership with Liverpool FC, which comes at a particularly exciting moment for AXA as the Best Global Brand ranking, announced by Interbrand today, recognized AXA as the #1 insurance brand for the 10th year in a row. Like us, Liverpool is a leader in their field, renowned for their long and proud history, a strong sense of community and relentless pursuit of excellence. We, therefore, look forward towards achieving shared successes, both on and off the field, as we continue to ensure our customers will ‘never walk alone’”, said Thomas Buberl, CEO of AXA.
“Liverpool FC is one of the most illustrious names in the world of sport, with a huge and fiercely loyal following across Asia. Not only will this partnership create new opportunities for our customers, agents, employees and members of our local communities to interact with players from both the men’s and women’s teams, but it will also allow us to leverage the expertise of Liverpool FC’s world-class professional health experts and academy coaches to provide unique, money-can’t-buy experiences”, added Gordon Watson, CEO of AXA in Asia.
In the Philippines, AXA — a joint venture between the Metrobank Group and the AXA Group — is one of the leading insurance companies, with P26.4 billion in total premium income reported in 2017, and over one million customers protected under various individual and group life insurance products, as well as general insurance products through its subsidiary Charter Ping An.
And to strengthen their movement to empower women, Pilipinas Shell is partnering with the leading driving school network in the Philippines, A-1 Driving School. With their expertise in providing driving education, A-1 supports the campaign’s goal to break the stigma through knowledge sharing.
Furthermore, there’s the PURE Ceramic Implant Line, allowing even very demanding patients to smile with confidence, without compromising on esthetics, reliability and the most natural choice of material.
Situated in an 8.4-hectare property, Urban Deca Homes Manila is a 13-tower residential complex offering over 13,000 units with an estimated sales value of Php 20 billion. Targeting residents of Tondo and those living in the Port Area, Intramuros, Divisoria and the Camanava (Caloocan-Malabon-Navotas-Valenzuela) area, Urban Deca Homes Manila addresses the housing needs in the most densely-populated area in Metro Manila.
In the Philippines, AXA — a joint venture between the Metrobank Group and the AXA Group — is one of the leading insurance companies, with P26.4 billion in total premium income reported in 2017, and over one million customers protected under various individual and group life insurance products, as well as general insurance products through its subsidiary Charter Ping An.
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