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This Mother's Day, give her Mango-Choco Marjolaine Cake from Red Ribbon

Thursday, May 11

Red Ribbon is taking the mango and chocolate combination to a whole new level as it introduces its most exciting cake yet, the New Mango-Choco Marjolaine!

This newest treat brings together sweet indulgences to create the perfect symphony of flavors and textures with its crunchy-chewy wafer layers, combined with refreshingly sweet mangoes, and rich chocolate filling, together with praline cream, finished off with roasted cashew nuts.

So if you’re looking for a new summer treat or have been pondering on something different to gift your moms this Mother’s Day, the New Mango-Choco Marjolaine is your best bet. With the variety of flavors and textures it offers, the sweetness of its mangoes impeccably balancing the richness of the chocolate, it’s a cake that’s sure to impress and hit the spot.

Red Ribbon’s New Mango-Choco Marjolaine is perfect for sharing with the family at home or in get-togethers with friends—or as a solo indulgence. Price starts at only Php 899 for Junior size and Php 1,299 for Regular size. Visit this link for the complete list of participating Red Ribbon stores or order via the Red Ribbon app, website, hotline #87777, and the GrabFood and foodpanda apps.

Give a Thoughtful Gift this Valentine's with the Limited-Edition Toblerone Love Cards

Tuesday, January 31

#BeMoreThoughtful with a sweet gift that lasts

Don’t we all love to express affection through gifts? When it comes to romantic gifting, ‘it’s the thought that counts,’ they say—but sometimes, the pressure is all too real as expectations are high. We find a way to avoid cookie-cutter messages and generic gifts that often fall flat. This Valentine’s season is a better time to #BeMoreThoughtful and to wear our hearts on our sleeve.

However, nailing that perfect gift is not as easy as we think. You could probably relate: you seek out and buy a present with the intention of making a loved one happy, but realize when you give the gift that it falls short of expressing your emotions or being the best gift that fits your loved one. Toblerone wants to remind Filipinos that it only takes a little bit more thoughtfulness to get the perfect gift.

We know that nothing makes the heart flutter more than thoughtful gestures. This Valentine’s fall head over heels for the Toblerone Love Cards, a premium, and limited-edition animated card that you can personalize for your loved ones.

Be more thoughtful with your #TobleroneLoveCards by writing down feelings you’ve always wanted to put into words or draw out the thoughts you’ve always imagined. That way, the gift doesn’t only end when you finish the Toblerone bar but also stays as a heartwarming reminder of a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gesture for your loved one. How’s that for a one-of-a-kind, thoughtful, and premium gift?

This Valentine's Day, look for the limited edition #TobleroneLoveCards in leading supermarkets nationwide and leading online stores like Shopee and Lazada. It's your turn to #BeMoreThoughtful!

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A shining Golden Anniversary celebration with Uratex

Monday, October 22

Five decades in the business says much about the virtues a company gives importance to. On top of that, it has become the number one foam supplier and innovator in the country today. It has also expanded its horizons beyond manufacturing foam products and has also become a major player in metal fabrication for car parts and textile manufacturing. Feats like these have proven that Uratex deserves the accolades and respect it is getting from the industry and its customers.

During Uratex’s 50th Anniversary Celebration with its industry partners and customers at Manila Hotel’s The Tent City, many gathered to send their well-wishes and at the same time spend the evening with fun entertainment, good food, and great company. Among the high-profile guests in the event was Senate President Tito Sotto III together with his wife, veteran actress Helen Gamboa.

Tawag ng Tanghalan judge and OPM Legend, Rey Valera entertaining the crowd with some old time jokes and his classic hits

The night was filled with fun and exciting performances from celebrities, such as OPM legend Rey Valera, who sang his classic hits and cracked some old timey jokes to ease up the crowd into the evening. Singer-comedienne K Brosas, on the other hand, got the audience cackling throughout her set with impressions of iconic singers and some hard-hitting punchlines. The Concert King Martin Nievera crooned his way to the crowd and urged them to sing with him. And Uratex’s newest celebrity endorser, Matteo Guidicelli gave an equally swooning serenade, and expressed his heart-felt gratitude on being a part of the Uratex family.

Matteo Guidicelli is the latest endorser of Uratex

In between performances, Uratex featured short videos telling the company’s story and how they got to where they are right now. They showcased some of their innovations to prepare for the company’s future— by bolstering their capacity and advancements with the other industries they are involved with and by continuously providing Filipinos with affordable sleep solutions that could last for a lifetime.

Everyone cheered at the toast to Uratex, for it to continue its business for another 50 years, or more.

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Uratex Holds Golf Tournament with Auto Industry Partners

Uratex has been a long-time partner with the country’s biggest automotive industry players, mostly composed of Japanese companies. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Uratex took its stakeholders to a day off on a golf course.

At the height of production of the automotive industry in the Philippines during the 90’s, Uratex has held several small golf tournaments with its partners, especially with its golf-loving Japanese colleagues. The difference this time, was that Uratex brought all of its partners in a single tournament where they can all enjoy and play in the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship.

The event also served as a throwback, especially to Uratex Managing Director, Ms. Peachy Medina, “this golf tournament brings back a lot of good memories, because my father used to host this kind of event every year for our automotive industry partners. And I believe he is smiling at us right now”. It has been an annual tradition which was started by Uratex founder, Robert G. Cheng to hold events like this during his time. “Nobody really plays golf in the family”, Ms. Medina said, it, but the spirit of organizing such event still hold ups; “it is something to think about”, Ms. Medina added whether this tradition should be brought back.

Uratex executives repeatedly expressed their appreciation for the continued partnerships with the automotive industry players, which were the first to build a relationship with the company during its earlier years. “The Japanese automotive industry has given Uratex a lot of help from the productivity programs we have adapted from them”, RGC Group of Companies Executive Vice President for Automotive, Mr. Eddie Gallor said, “we have taught these concepts and knowledge to our employees which may have lead us to this point, celebrating our 50th anniversary”. Uratex Corporate Sales Director, Mr. Dindo Medina added that, “we have imbibed the culture of the automotive community, including the Japanese practices, and we have converted these practices as part of our culture”.

RGC Group of Companies Executive Vice President for Furniture and Bedding, Mr. William Lee recounts the beginnings of Uratex in the 70’s, when it started as a supplier of foam for car seats for automotive assemblers to the present when it now provides more car parts to its partners. “We have expanded our business into not only car seats, but also with other parts such as the muffler, radiators, and leaf spring, and most recently with metal stamping for car bodies”, Mr. Lee explained. “The reason why we are still here after 50 years has a lot to do with their trust, and we believe that Uratex would do everything to continue to win the trust of our partners. We will not be here without their help”, Ms. Medina added.

Everyone from Uratex were all thankful to have built a strong and lasting partnerships with the automotive industry, and looking forward to more prosperous years as they move forward to the future of the business. “Hopefully they are all happy with what we had today”, Mr. Gallor said, “this activity could be a good beginning to build camaraderie among industry players and I hope they would be on board into making this event a more regular thing in the future.” Mr. Medina added, “The automotive industry is all about continuous improvement. We are now at 50 years and thanks to the automotive industry, we are where we are because of these partnerships. Hopefully, we would still continue our improvement and of course, we look forward to have a longer partnership with all of them”.

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The Philippine International Convention Center at 40: A National Gem Shines Brighter

Monday, September 19

The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Asia’s first international convention center, turned 40 last September 5 with a grand celebration at its Reception Hall.

Four decades after its formal inauguration on September 5, 1976, the PICC has stood the test of time to establish itself as one of the premier event venues in Southeast Asia. Witnessing the greatest moments of the past generations and hosting the most important events in Philippine history, the PICC has become more than just a national landmark, but a shining gem for arts, culture, history and entertainment.

Its biggest events include the 1976 IMF-World Bank Meeting, the 3rd Informal Summit of the ASEAN (1999), the 112thInter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (2005), the 40th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting, Post Ministerial Conference and ASEAN Regional Forum (2007), 45th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (2012), and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Meetings in 1996 and 2015. Other significant events held at the PICC include the 1992 World Chess Olympiad and the 1994 Miss Universe Pageant, and concerts by various renowned international artists which include Luciano Pavarotti, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Janet Jackson, and our very own Lea Salonga. Religious icons have also graced the halls of the center such as Saint Teresa of Calcutta and Saint John Paul II.

The celebration looked back at the grandest moments of the PICC. An exhibit displayed photos from select events, the highlight of which was the handwritten message to PICC by Saint Teresa of Calcutta, who was canonized as a Saint by Pope Francis a day before the PICC anniversary celebration.

Denise Laurel and Christian Bautista

Over dinner, guests were treated to an entertainment spectacle hosted by the talented Denise Laurel, with performances from Ballet Manila and top balladeer Christian Bautista. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor and Chairman of the PICC Board of Directors Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. spoke about the PICC’s legacy as well as the Center’s plans for the future.

PICC’s top clients and loyal partners from the private and government sector were recognized for their valuable support for the Center over the years, and PICC employees who have worked at the Center for at least twenty years were honored with Service Recognition awards for their hard work, dedication, selfless service, and enduring loyalty.

PICC General Manager, Renato B. Padilla; Leah Salonga; BSP Governor, Amando M. Tetangco Jr.

A special award, the PICC Gem, was given to acclaimed singer-actress Lea Salonga, for embodying PICC’s ideals of world-class excellence and global reach, and for showcasing the PICC to the world as the country’s premier event venue. She is the first-ever recipient of the award.

Governor Tetangco, Monetary Board Member Armando L. Suratos, and members of the PICC Board of Directors Pacita Rosalinda Y. Aguirre, Gabriel L. Cruz, Raquel D. Garcia, Cristina M. Sarino and Susan S. Villar and PICC General Manager Renato B. Padilla handed out the awards to the honorees. The night ended on a high note, with a toast to the PICC’s next “40 years and forward”.

With the PICC continuing to evolve, the national gem only shines brighter as it combines its rich heritage with a clear mandate and vision of the future.

For more information about PICC, you may visit their website at http://www.picc.gov.ph. You may also like and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PICCManila/.

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Celebrate Father's Day At Manila Pavilion

Sunday, June 19

The special man in your life deserves a treat fit for a king. Father’s Day comes but once a year. On Sunday, June 19, make the most of this wondrous occasion by matching Dad’s big appetite with the liberty to choose from the Manila Pavilion's interactive lifestyle restaurant, Seasons eat-all-you-can lunch for only PhP1,200 nett. To make this lip-smacking fare even more invigorating, Super dads with group of four or more will receive special gifts from their sponsors Metro Dental, Tony & Jackey and Asian Brewery.

At Patisserie, Manila Pavilion’s French-style pastry shop, present Dad with their heavenly cake of the month Chocolate Entremet, layered of milk chocolate sponge and strudel, passion fruit parfait, mint caramel, milk chocolate mousse and glazed that is perfect with its gooeyness will surely win Dad’s sweet tooth.

Furthermore, a red-carpet treat is laid out for all Dads with Manila Pavilion’s flavorful Roasted Chicken Quesadillas.

Relish in the goodness of our drink of the month, Manhattan & Whiskey sour – a perfect match for the Chicken Satay with Peanut sauce.

For the ultimate present for dad, book in one of Manila Pavilion's appointed rooms for an extra special of Php3,600 nett for a Deluxe room inclusive of buffet breakfast for two at Seasons Cafe, access to swimming pool and gym, and free use of Wi-fi.

For inquiries and reservations visit the Manila Pavilion Hotel at United Nations Avenue corner Maria Orosa Street in Manila. Log on to www.waterfronthotels.com.ph or call 5261212, for inquiries and reservations; Like or Follow @WaterfrontMNL for regular updates.

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Dairy Queen Honors Dads With A Father's Day Ice Cream Cake

Thursday, June 16

Tatay. Daddy. Papa. Ama. Popsie.

Whatever term of endearment you call your father, hearing you say it is the sweetest sound ever. This Father's Day, melt his heart with the Dairy Queen's Ice Cream made especially for him.

His hard work and effort to lead the family deserves praise and appreciation. This June, give the man of the house some love by showering him with MVP treatment. Reminisce the action-packed basketball games you have watched or played together with the Dairy Queen basketball-themed 8-inch ice cream cake made from vanilla and chocolate soft serve. This special Father's Day ice cream cake is designed with sweetened elements of the court, the ring, and the ball. It's a sure cool way to reward dad for his remarkable moves -- may it be in the hardcourt or at home.

Don't miss out on this limited edition Dairy Queen Father's Day Ice Cream Cake available this June. Get it from any Dairy Queen store nationwide for only PhP749.

For more information about this offer and the other cake flavors available, visit www.dairyqueen.com.ph or like the official facebook page of Dairy Queen PH.

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Novuhair Brand Ambassador Abby Asistio Meets Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg

Thursday, March 31

Filipino Abby Asistio flew to San Francisco last January 31, 2016 and had the wonderful opportunity of being chosen as one of the eighteen invited by Facebook on their 12th Anniversary Friends Day celebration with California-based Alopecia awareness advocate, Rachel Regal. Alopecia is an autoimmune condition which results in partial or total head and body hair loss. Abby Asistio have had it since she was four while Rachel just developed it sometime in 2012, the same year she discovered that her 10-year-old daughter, Eliana, had it, too. Six inspiring stories were picked by Facebook among its 1.64 billion users and Abby’s friends were all amazed when they found out that Abby’s Alopecia story was one of them. Imagine that!

Rachel Regal and Abby Asistio

Abby and Rachel met each other through the double A hand sign campaign that Abby started in 2012, and they have been "connected" since then. Last year, Facebook Stories featured how these two were able to build a friendship, as well as campaign for disease awareness through Facebook. Last February 1st, Abby and Rachel had the chance to tour Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, San Francisco, meet and chat with the people behind Facebook (Founder & CEO Mark Zuckerberg, COO Sheryl Sandberg, CPO Chris Cox, and a whole lot of awesome people), get crazy cool gadgets and have one of the best experiences of their lives.

Abby recounted that it was such a surreal feeling to be in the same room as the creator of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. Mark Z was wearing his trademark look -- jeans, sneakers, shirt and a big smile on his face, and had such a friendly, approachable aura and demeanor about him. Not at all intimidating! He shared stories about how the company started, its mission-vision, the ups and downs that come along, and their future plans. Those invited also had the chance to ask him questions. When Mark Z was asked about achieving success and life’s “impossibilities”, he said, “There’s a difference between impossible and things taking a really long time. Even if you’re not going to be able to do something in a short time period, if you care about something, you want to see the world to move into that direction. So the best thing to do is just get started and not be discouraged. It’s tough because this stuff is hard, or else people would’ve already done it.”

Abby Asistio got the chance to ask a question to one of the world’s 50 most powerful, successful women in business, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg. Aside from Alopecia awareness, Abby is also an active Real Beauty advocate with girls and women struggling with various insecurities, being so consumed by the world’s unrealistic and sometimes superficial standards of beauty. So Abby asked Sheryl about her perception of it. Sheryl said that beauty is just like success and that no one could really define it for you. We are all unique. We have different stories, dreams and desires. We should explore our own inner and outer beauty, believe and embrace that we are beautiful, and never allow anyone to tell us otherwise.

Mark capped off his talk by sharing their company philosophy with everyone present. Though already having over 1 billion subscribers, there are still 7 billion people all over the world without access to all the meaningful connections and information that Facebook brings. One thing that the company stands by is that “things are always 1% completed”. It keeps them grounded, reminding them that there is always so much work, growth and progress to be done, and so many people to reach out to and help.

Everything about the Facebook trip was overwhelming and inspiring according to Abby. More than anything, it reminded her about “responsibility”. We are all given our own platforms, in this case “accounts and connections”, to make a dent in this world. It is up to us to become complacent and take these vehicles for granted, or maximize the opportunities and use them to make a positive impact in this generation. Abby is grateful that Facebook has become a medium for her to communicate disease awareness and touch people beyond the confines of her tiny room and her country. Abby is also glad that she and Rachel are two out of millions of people choosing to recognize the importance of social media in contributing to making this world a better place, and actually doing something about it.

Truly, God plans the best adventures and creates the most beautiful surprises. Abby knows that she wouldn't have been handpicked for this if it weren't for Him, as well as the countless individuals who have cared and showed support for her advocacy. Abby would like to leave a positive thought to everyone that we should really take the time to search for and identify our “purpose” – that one unique, very specific calling that is the result of our talents, dreams, desires, passions and experiences. Once you find it, be faithful to it no matter how long or difficult the journey towards its fulfillment may be. You’ll never know where it could lead to, how far it could go and how large it could grow.

Abby is also thankful that her campaign continues to spread and reach new heights and she is particularly grateful to Facebook for giving her this opportunity and to Novuhair, Nature's Answer to Hair Loss (www.novuhair.com), for always being so supportive of her advocacy and endeavors. Abby is proud and honored to have represented the Philippines and the Alopecia community in this once-in-a-lifetime, international event.

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Brother Philippines At Your Side For 15 Years And More

Sunday, January 31

I used to work in a company that exclusively distributes Brother CNC Tapping Centers and our office uses Brother fax machines and printers. I still remember labeling my accounting files and folders using the Brother label maker. When I was invited to attend Brother Philippines' 15th anniversary celebration last friday, I just couldn't say no because it was like reconnecting to a brand I know so well.

Brother Philippines started operation in the country in 2000 as one of the satellite sales offices worldwide of Japan based Brother Group. What started out as a small group of a dozen employees, the company that initially sold facsimile machines has become one of the country's leading providers of home and business IT solutions.

Brother Philippines has grown into a PhP 1 billion sales company from its first full year sales of PhP 65 million. The milestone was achieved by having a dedicated workforce, an extensive network of provincial offices in Angeles City, Cebu, Davao, Naga and Cagayan de Oro, accredited distributors, nationwide resellers and a network of authorized service centers.

Mr. Glenn Hocson, Brother Philippines President

According to Mr. Glenn Hocson, Brother Philippines current and first Filipino president, "The right products, committed partners, dedicated associates and adherence to global standards have fueled the company's success in this market."

Brother Group's "At Your Side" mantra pertains to its "customer first" approach where it provides the best possible quality of products and service to its clientele.

Providing The Right Technology

In the past fifteen years of operating in the country, Brother Philippines has provided Filipinos with reliable, durable and high speed laser and inkjet printers, multi-function centers (MFC), sewing machines and label makers.

The Filipino customers changing needs over the years has challenged Brother to innovate. From offering single function printers, the company now has an innovative lineup of multi-function, or all-in-one printers. Brother is the first company in the Philippines to launch the A3 Inkjet MFC where you can also print in the A3 or poster size paper. It is a big advantage for those in the creative profession and those in the printing business. The company also made printing more efficient with the introduction of its refill tank system MCF models.

Hello Kitty P-Touch D200KT

Brother further enhances Filipinos' creativity and skill set in crafting by providing endless creative possibilities with its home products - the sewing and embroidery machines. In the offing are more exciting products for both hobbyists and entrepreneurs like the ScanNCut, character-model embroidery machines as well as character-model P-Touch label makers.

"We will continue moving forward, and be one with our partners and stakeholders in providing unique, original and reliable products and services that help our customers be creative and succeed in their respective endeavors.

Fulfilling Social Responsibility

Brother Philippines Deputy General Manager for Sales and Marketing
Mr. Masao Kasagi

The Brother Group makes sure that it gives back to the communities. The company takes protecting the environment seriously, hence Brother Earth was launched to share the group's ongoing efforts for environment protection and to introduce various environmental technologies being developed.

Marikina Watershed Project in the past 6 years
Tree planting
Livelihood project for 400 families
Preservation of endangered species
Green Project "Envirocycle"

Social responsibility projects include

Brigada Eskwela (2012,2013,2014,2015)
Lakbay Aral (field trip to Mind Museum, Manila Ocean Park, Kidzania)
Relay for Life for the benefit of breast cancer patients and survivors

Moving Forward

Celebrity well-wishers (L-R) Boom Gonzales, Phoemela Barranda, Jeric Teng,
Jeron Teng, Elmo Magalona, Doug Kramer and Cheska Garcia-Kramer

Brother Philippines has gone a long way since it started fifteen years ago. The company has faced many challenges in the business but those circumstances made Brother a bigger and more established company. Mr. Hocson said that the company will further intensify customer engagement with better customer service through "Customer Plus Program". The company will also expand sales to government, corporate, small and medium business sector and provide non-box solutions and services such as Corporate Customer Portal.

"In the next years, we will be working hard towards welcoming another fifteen years of fulfilling growth as we help more Filipinos with the products we provide them. We are committed to giving them the best of technology to make working at their homes and offices more productive and efficient.", said Mr. Hocson.

Brother Philippines hosted an anniversary celebration at the Green Sun Hotel last January 29, 2016. The gathering was also attended by Brother Philippines Deputy General Manager for Sales and Marketing Masao Kasagi and Brother International Singapore Director of Finance and Human Resource Lim Heng Boon. Celebrities who graced to event were basketball players Jeric Teng and Jeron Teng, Elmo Magalona and couple Doug and Cheska Kramer.

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Nissan Big Bang Year: A Look Back In 2015

Tuesday, January 12

Nissan Philippines has all the reasons to celebrate last January 8 at the Revel Bar in Uptown Bonifacio. It has been a record year in 2015 and NPI President and Managing Director Mr. Antonio Zara can't be nothing but happy.

NPI President and Managing Director Mr. Antonio Zara
with NPI General Manager for Marketing Mr. SJ Huh

"We are proud to say 2015 has been an exciting year for Nissan in the Philippines."Antonio Zara, President and Managing Director of NPI said. "From innovation through a strong product lineup and the introduction of new car models to the market, to exciting new programs, we have gone far in establishing our brand of motoring excellence in the Philippine automotive scene. Through the support of our loyal customers, new associates, and friends from the media, we can now say that Nissan is truly back."

Toti's Top Ten List for 2015

10. Falling for the Laoag sand dunes

It was a fun adventurous day last March when a group of media contingents conquered the sand dunes in Ilocos Norte while the new tough and smart Nissan Navara NP300 pick up truck showed off its power. The success of the Nissan Navara NP300 in the local automotive scene mirrors its performance globally, as the vehicle was also awarded the International Pick-Up Award in Lyon, France.

9. Meeting a Korean celebrity at the Higantes Festival

It's Psy of the Gangnam Style phenomenon meets Nissan Philippines General Manager for Marketing Mr. SJ Huh at the Higantes Festival.

2015 saw NPI teaming up with the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), in the "Visit the Philippines, Drive to Discover with Nissan" project that promote local tourism through road travel, in support of the DOT's "It's More Fun in the Philippines" campaign. It kicked off at the Higantes Festival in Angono, Rizal, where select media drove the new Nissan Almera.

Celebrate The Year Of The Monkey At Manila Pavilion Hotel

Monday, January 11

Let the Lunar New Year pace in gracefully at acclaimed dining outlets of Manila Pavilion Hotel as you celebrate new beginnings and round off the successful year behind. Reward your loved ones with Manila Pavilion’s well known Oriental dinner buffet feast as our newly appointed Executive Chef Giovanni Sias redefines buffet focusing on quality and freshness. A decadent Chinese New Year and Spring Dinner temptations await.

A spread of luxurious dim sum stunners, noodles representing long life and have an exchange of Nian gao (tikoy) would certainly entice your family get-together for Php 1200 nett, Friday and Saturday, 6PM-10:30pm and Sunday Brunch from 10am to 2PM.

Throw a memorable family reunion and mark your 2015 achievements with a feast of sumptuous buffet spread. Treat your friends and family to auspicious dishes presented with a signature contemporary twist for a season of luck and prosperity.

The dinner buffet spread offer a true splendor of oriental favorites for Php 1200 nett onFebruary 8, 2016 at 6PM and be welcomed with a the traditional Lion and Dragon Dance, Coin Shower and enjoy delectable goodies.

For further information or to make a reservation, please call Manila Pavilion Hotel on (632) 5261212 or message via Facebook. Alternatively, bookings can be made online at www.waterfrontpavilionmanila.com Like or Follow @WaterfrontMNL for regular updates.

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Nissan Philippines Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

Tuesday, October 6

If you ask me what comes to mind when I hear the word "Nissan", it's Sentra and Exalta. The former reminds me of the car ng barkada during college years and the latter was the company assigned vehicle service whenever I have a client call.

The glory days of the 80s and 90s saw how Nissan became a household name in the local automotive scene, ingraining itself in the Filipino psyche through their iconic vehicles like the Nissan Sentra, California and Stanza. However, over the years, Nissan slowly took the backseat in the minds of the market because of shifting consumer preferences.

Nissan, with a proud global heritage in over 80 years, determined to bring back that excitement to the Philippine market, through the establishment of a consolidated national sales company. This 2015, Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) celebrates its second anniversary of delivering on the brand promise of "Innovation that Excites". With the boom of motorization in the Philippines, NPI has continuously addressed the needs of the modern citizen with a wide variety of vehicles and innovative services.

Mr. Antonio "Toti" Zara, Nissan Philippines President and Managing Director

"Every day in Nissan, we turn WHAT IF into WHAT IS. It is our promise to deliver "Innovation that Excites", explains NPI President and Managing Director Antonio Zara. "We are driven by our desire to excite people through continuous innovation. We push at the boundaries of what's possible for the sole purpose of making every day driving experiences more rewarding for everyone."

To celebrate Nissan's tradition of delivering excitement and innovation to the public, NPI today launched the "Rediscover Excitement, Rediscover Nissan" campaign to encourage the market to rediscover the brand they thought was once left in the past.

"In our two short years of operations as Nissan Philippines, Inc., we have been able to achieve a lot of significant milestones for the Nissan brand. Through our loyal customers and Nissan dealers, we have been able to continuously strengthen our presence here in the local market as we deliver exciting innovations." Said Zara "However, we believe that we still have ways to go in bringing back our glory days of the 80s and early 90s. This is why we are encouraging more people to rediscover Nissan and what Nissan is now offering to Filipino customers."

New Kid On The Block

Within its first two years of operations, NPI has brought back the excitement in driving through a series of new product launches which brings the refreshed versions of almost each vehicle to the local market.

Nissan Sylphy

This includes the Nissan Sylphy, a modern take on the beloved Sentra badge, offering more for its class; the Nissan Altima that combines the excitement of driving with the elegance of style; the soon to be refreshed Nissan Almera which delivers unmatched space and comfort in a compact sedan; the Nissan X-Trail, the testosterone-driven compact SUV that lets you perform any action in style; the all new NV350 Urvan, a powerful and versatile road companion; the all new Nissan NP300 Navara, a tough and smart pickup equipped with many firsts in its class features, providing comfortable ride thanks to the rear multilink coil spring suspension; and the Nissan Patrol Royale, the prestigious large SUV capable in any road, now available at PhP3,990,000.

Nissan Patrol Royale

Now, Nissan introduces the new Nissan Juke, a compact crossover that is built to thrill. A bold dynamic exterior design, intuitive Integrated Control System, powerful 1.6L DOHC gasoline engine, and Xtronic CVT transmission make the Nissan Juke one of the most highly anticipated Nissan vehicles in the market. The promise of a fun and exciting drive gives the market another reason to rediscover the excitement of Nissan.

Nissan Juke available in the Philippines on January 2016

Expanding The Nissan Network On Ground And Online

After two years of success, NPI is currently working to bring the brand closer to its customers, allowing them to rediscover the ease and convenience of Nissan. NPI is spearheading an aggresive expansion for its dealership network nationwide to bring Nissan closer to its customers. From the current 28 dealerships, 11 more dealers were signed up, covering the strategic areas of NCR and Luzon (Sucat, Sta. Rosa, Bulacan), Visayas (Cebu, IloIlo, Dumaguete) and Mindanao (Butuan, Zamboanga and General Santos).

"We foresee that growth will be outside of Metro Manila, that is why we are bringing Nissan vehicles closer to our provincial market base," Zara said.

www.nissanparts.ph

Complementing this is another innovation in the local automotive industry; the Nissan Parts Online Store Portal (www.nissanparts.ph), which will go live by November 3, 2015. With this local industry first initiative of Nissan, its customers in the entire country can now enjoy purchasing parts, accessories, and merchandise at affordable prices from the comfort of their own homes and enjoy the convenience of free shipping. This service is guaranteed 24-hour delivery within Metro Manila.

Turning Virtual Into Reality

Joward Ocampo, First Ever Nissan GT Academy Asia Champion

Nissan also called on gamers to rediscover their racing dream with the launch of the first ever Nissan GT Academy program in the Philippines. An innovation wherein young gamers are challenged to prove their racing prowess both on screen and on the race track, the Nissan GT Academy heralded in the democratization of motorsports in the country. (Read more HERE.)

The first Nissan GT Academy Philippine leg helped pave the way for dreamers to achieve their goals, as their stellar performance in the virtual world of racing led them to the real thing. Joward Policarpio, one of the contenders during the Nissan GT Academy Philippine leg, succeeded to be the first ever Nissan GT Academy Asia champion.

Rediscover Excitement With Nissan

"From its very beginnings, Nissan has displayed a flair for innovation and a willingness to strike out into territories unknown. This passion is what led the company to become a major player in the world automotive stage," claims Zara. "We want our passion for innovation to be felt by our customers. We want them to rediscover that excitement they felt once when they heard the word "Nissan". Through all of our efforts, we hope that we can encourage the Philippine market to rediscover Nissan."

"Rediscover Excitement. Rediscover Nissan." isn't just a milestone. It is Nissan's way of showcasing to the public that it is truly back, and is here to stay.

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About Nissan Motor Co.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Japan's second largest automotive company is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 247,500 employees globally, Nissan sold 5.32 million vehicles and generated revenue of 11.38 trillion yen (US$103.6B) in fiscal year 2014.

Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. Nissan leads the world in zero-emission mobility, dominated by sales of the LEAF, the first mass-market, pure electric vehicle. It is the bestselling EV in history with almost 50% share of the zero-emission vehicle segment. For more information of products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit the website www.nissan-global.com

About Nissan Philippines, Inc.
Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) is the sole national sales company of Nissan in the Philippines which started its operations in 2014. NPI is responsible for strengthening the brand, marketing and sales strategy, and dealer operations in the Filipino market. For more information on products and services, visit www.nissan.ph

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Celebrate Your Birthday At The Linden Suites And Get 75% Off On Published Rate

Monday, September 21

I had a wonderful staycation at The Linden Suites last August 14 (read and see photos HERE) and when I learned about the Birthday Promo I immediately send an email to reservations@lindensuites.com to book a 3-bedroom suite for my birthday.

The Rates:

Two Bedroom Suite PhP5,000 nett (published rate PhP20,000)

Three Bedroom Suite PhP6,250 nett (published rate PhP25,000)

We arrived just in time for the #AldubMostAwaitedDate last Saturday and the moment we got comfy, the tv was tuned in to Eat Bulaga. The Alden Richards and Maine "Yayadub" Mendoza phenomenon is unbelievable! Even my guests informed me that they're gonna leave home after the kalyeserye.

What is a birthday without cake?! I was surprised when the bell rang and when I opened the door, the room service staff was holding this beautiful cake from Mesclun. It was so thoughtful of The Linden Suites. This really made me so happy! I felt so loved.

The Three Bedroom Suite

The three bedroom suite is ideal if you are throwing a party or simply want to spend quality time with your family. The living area and the dining area are spacious.

There's an enclosed kitchen where you can prepare your food without messing up the rest of the suite.

The Bedrooms

Bed Options for the three bedroom suites are: choice of (1) Queen, (1) double and (1) Single Bed OR (1) Queen, (1) Double and (2) Single Beds.

The master bedroom has a nice view of the San Miguel Property and the traffic along San Miguel Avenue. It has it's own bathroom with bathtub, phone, Samsung lcd tv, generous closet space and a working desk.

Room No.2 with Double Bed

Room No.3 with Two Single Beds

The View from the Living Room and Master Bedroom

The three bedroom suite is located on Tower 2. We had the one on the lower floor (5th floor). You can hear occasional sound of the traffic below but it's tolerable.

House Rules:

A maximum of 15 persons (including the maximum allowable registered guests) are allowed in the suites.
Visitors are allowed to stay until 11pm only.
Over and above the maximum capacity (including bed down), a corresponding charge of PhP1,500 nett per extra person/bed per room/night shall apply.
Outside catering service or bringing of food in chafing dish are not allowed inside the suites.
Use of videoke/magic sing/karaoke devices, musical instruments not limited to amplifiers and speakers, and storage of durian, marang or any food with unpleasant odor are prohibited.
Use of confetti, party poppers, sticking decorations on walls and other furniture are strongly discouraged.
Guests are allowed to bring one case of beer in can (not exceeding 330ml), 2 bottles of wine, 2 bottles of hard drinks or spirits. In excess of these will be charged with corkage fee.
Smoking in designated non-smoking floors is strictly prohibited.

Food deliveries are allowed. You just have to fetch them from the lobby.

Have your picture taken at the 2nd Floor lobby and tag #TheLindenSuites for a chance to win an overnight stay.

My 39th Birthday was celebrated with the people I cherish. It was a simple but memorable party at The Linden Suites. I'm so looking forward to more staycations here. :)

The Linden Suites

37 San Miguel Avenue

Ortigas Center, Pasig City

(632) 638.7878

www.lindensuites.com

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