by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 7, 2017 | Business
Italian-designed leading affordable luxury eyewear is now in the Philippines! Introduced by Essilor, the world’s leading ophthalmic optics company, Bolon® premium eyewear, known for its elegance, high quality and functionality, has been launched in Metro Manila and is now available in select optical shops.
What is Bolon?
Bolon® is recognized for its unique and stylish designs as well as its ingenuity in protecting the eyes against harmful rays of the sun. The Bolon® brand redefines the modern aesthetic to meet the standards of today’s chic consumers, at the same time maintaining its functionality and elegance.
“We are pleased and enthusiastic to launch Bolon® in the Philippines,” remarks Dr. Emelita Roleda, Essilor Philippines general manager. “With Bolon®, Filipinos now have access to premium, affordable luxury sunglasses and eyewear.”
Combining both science and art in each eyewear, Bolon® is not only a fashion statement because of its exquisite designs. Its high-definition polarized lenses have E-SPF technology to ensure the highest level of comfort and protection. It is also made from Italian “Mazzucchelli” acetate, renowned for its outstanding colors and textures, as well as from Swiss-made memory resin, well-known for supreme resistance and lightness.
Bolon eyewear, endorsed by Hollywood icon Anne Hathaway, now available in the Philippines
Bolon® is indeed a top-notch eyewear that captivates even Oscar® and Emmy® award winner, Anne Hathaway, who is its brand ambassador. Epitomizing youth, style, and glamor, the Interstellar actress perfectly embodies the high quality of Bolon® sunglasses and prescription frames.
With 85% brand recognition level and 30% market share in Asia, Bolon already has a strong presence across the region. It has also been massively distributed to major global hubs and airports, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, and Tokyo. Recently, the brand made a successful move to expand to the Middle East and UK markets.
Learn more about Bolon® by visiting your preferred eye care professional or leading optical shop nationwide.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 29, 2017 | Business
Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center or GAOC, arguably one of the best in dental services, not just in the country, but in Southeast Asia, opens its newest clinic at the exclusive S Maison, Conrad Manila at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.
Constantly at the forefront in dentistry, GAOC is the recognized trailblazer in dental implant surgery in the country, and offers an extensive range of excellent services – from general dentistry to oral surgery and periodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, as well as cosmetic and laser dentistry.
Dr. Steven Mark G. Gan, DMD
GAOC was founded in 2001 by world-renowned dental surgeon Steve Mark G. Gan D.M.D, who took his Residency in Advanced Prosthodontics in the prestigious University of Southern California School of Dentistry and Prosthodontic Osseointegrated Implants at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and is a member of both the American Society of Osseointegration and the American College of Oral Implantology.
He is also a former board member of Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Dentistry, and is presently a visiting Professor at the University of Genoa, Genova, Italy.
Consistently raising the standards of dental practice in the Philippines, and living up to Dr. Gan’s singular vision of introducing world-class, state-of-the-art dental services to the country, GAOC employs a highly regarded team of dentists — caring, gentle, professional — all of whom regularly undertake training programs both here and abroad to keep abreast of the latest technology, trends and best practices in dental medicine.
Dr. Gan is one who never rest on his laurels. His insatiable drive to teach and learn often brings him abroad to attend and participate in dental conferences and symposia, time and again establishing the benchmark in the industry.
Complimenting GAOC’s team of experts are the most advanced diagnostic technology and dental equipment available. Its clinics and treatment facilities are sleek, immaculate, modern in look, that not only impress the patients but also puts them at ease.
GAOC’s sleek, immaculate look provides patients with a relaxing and inviting ambiance, making each visit a pleasant and stress-free experience.
Dr. Steven Mark Gan of GAOC
Dr. Gan says, “As with all our other branches, you can be assured of the best dental services available, from top-notch, internationally-trained dentists, and with state-of-the-art equipment –all housed in a clinic that can only be described as impressive.”
GAOC’s other branches are located at the Medical Plaza, Makati; St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City, Taguig; The Residences at Greenbelt, Makati; Trinoma Mall, Quezon City; Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon City; SM Seaside Cebu City, and Asian Residences Condotel Civic Place Alabang. Click on a tooth on the map below to find the location of each GAOC branch to date.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 27, 2017 | Business
Charter Ping An recently turned over a check for 46 million pesos to Grand Sierra Pines Hotel, less than a month after BTG Holdings, Inc., owner of the boutique hotel in Baguio, completed its insurance claim documents.
In a simple ceremony held at the AXA Philippines head office, Mr. Ray Florence Reyes (middle), President and CEO of BTG Holdings, received the check with his father, Mr. Cesar Reyes (2nd from right) and brother Mr. Jay Reyes (2nd from left) from Mr. Noel Que, Senior Management Advisor and Business Development of Charter Ping-An (leftmost) and Mr. Peili Zhang, Chief Technical Officer of Charter Ping An.
As first-time clients of Charter Ping An, BTG Holdings was pleased with the quick delivery of the check that will be used to repair property damages from Typhoon Lawin.
Axa acquires Charter Ping An
Charter Ping-An was acquired in April 2016 by AXA Philippines, the number one global insurance brand for the 8th consecutive year according to Interbrand.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 14, 2017 | Business
Your graduates deserve a special gift for their diligence and hard work to make it to this momentous occasion. After so many years he or she has finally made it!
In purchasing that perfect gift why not use your Citi Credit Card and enjoy exclusive deals with PayLite through our partner merchants – Western Appliances, TechnoMarine, and MyDiamond.
Discount at Western Appliances
Get up to 20% off on selected items at Western Appliances, and 0% Citi PayLite for up to 12 months from March 15 to May 15, 2017.
Discount at Technomarine
Meanwhile, enjoy a 20% discount on selected timepiece models from TechnoMarine, and 0% Citi PayLite for up to 12 months from April 24 to July 24, 2017.
Lastly, take your pick among select fine jewelry pieces and get 30% off and 0% Citi PayLite for up to 12 months also from April 24 to July 24, 2017 at MyDiamond. This generous offer is valid at participating branches.
For more information on these special offers, log on to www.citibank.com.ph or call the 24-hour CitiPhone Hotline at 995-999.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 7, 2017 | Business
It’s official! One of Philippine television’s most beautiful faces, Liza Soberano, is head-over-heels in love with diamonds. In fact, she, along with MyDiamond, excitedly joins the world in celebrating Diamond Month this April. Who can blame her? No one can resist the dazzling brilliance of this exquisite crystal-clear gem.
April is the month of the diamond
April is especially dedicated to diamonds and is celebrated worldwide. Those born in this month are lucky enough to have this beautiful crystal as their birthstone. No other gemstone is quite as mesmerizing and stunning as the diamond.
It is also believed to bring balance, clarity, and abundance and symbolizes eternal love because it is as strong as it is beautiful.When turned into jewelry, it provides its wearer better relationships and increases inner strength. No wonder it remains to be the most sought-after gemstone in the world.
Diamonds, worn as rings, necklaces, bracelets and as fashion statements, exude elegance and sophistication. Liza Soberano expresses fondness for MyDiamond’s exquisite creations that she feels are elegantly designed and finely crafted lifestyle pieces.
Each MyDiamond jewelry piece is delicately made by internationally-trained craftsmen using diamonds of top-tier cut, clarity, color, and carat weight.
MyDiamond makes April more special
To make diamond month even more special, MyDiamond offers exclusive discounts to all its loyal customers. From now until April 16, 2017, all members of the MyDiamond Privileged Program can get additional 5% on top of their usual member discounts. Non-members, on the other hand, can also avail of up to 45% discount for all purchases of jewelry with diamonds, and up to 50% off for purchases of 1 carat and higher until April 30, 2017.
Celebrate Diamond month with Liza Soberano and MyDiamond with your own piece of brilliant diamond jewelry. Visit a MyDiamond concept store at:
- Ayala Center Cebu
- Shangri-La Plaza Mall
- SM Megamall
- Robinsons Place Manila
- Festival Supermall
- Glorietta 4
- Greenbelt 3
- Gateway Mall
- SM Mall of Asia
- SM Aura Premier
- Lucky Chinatown Mall
- SM Lanang Premier Davao
- Diamantaire in Shangri-La Plaza
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 31, 2017 | Business
Lazada Philippines pulls ahead of the e-commerce game with a 3-wheeled cart and a cow named Luz.
E-commerce giant, Lazada Philippines, makes a game-changing move by putting up a mobile pop-up store in the form of a 3-wheeled cart pulled by a cow named Luz. Just in time for the summer season, the mobile pop-up store will be offering over 7,107 tag-init essentials such as floaties, shades, tsinelas, and the ever-popular, t-shirt-at-shorts-na-pang-swimming combo.
Inanc Balci
Lazada CEO and Co-founder, Inanc Balci, stated in an interview “This is a business move we have been planning for years. It is something our competitors would have never foreseen, and I know it will help us pull even further ahead in the game. As I told the cow Luz, we will take it one step at a time.”
Click here for more information on the summer mobile pop-up store.
“We are pleased and enthusiastic to launch Bolon® in the Philippines,” remarks Dr. Emelita Roleda, Essilor Philippines general manager. “With Bolon®, Filipinos now have access to premium, affordable luxury sunglasses and eyewear.”
In a simple ceremony held at the 
Charter Ping-An was acquired in April 2016 by AXA Philippines, the number one global insurance brand for the 8th consecutive year according to Interbrand.
Your graduates deserve a special gift for their diligence and hard work to make it to this momentous occasion. After so many years he or she has finally made it!
Lastly, take your pick among select fine jewelry pieces and get 30% off and 0% Citi PayLite for up to 12 months also from April 24 to July 24, 2017 at 
April is especially dedicated to diamonds and is celebrated worldwide. Those born in this month are lucky enough to have this beautiful crystal as their birthstone. No other gemstone is quite as mesmerizing and stunning as the diamond.
To make diamond month even more special, MyDiamond offers exclusive discounts to all its loyal customers. From now until April 16, 2017, all members of the MyDiamond Privileged Program can get additional 5% on top of their usual member discounts. Non-members, on the other hand, can also avail of up to 45% discount for all purchases of jewelry with diamonds, and up to 50% off for purchases of 1 carat and higher until April 30, 2017.
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