Elevate Your Everyday: Mav Strive PH’s Stylish Solutions for Modern Living
Caption: Watch out for Mav Strive PH year-end promo. Check out their website!
This year, the local fashion and lifestyle scene welcomes an exciting new player: Mav Strive PH, a proudly Filipino brand built on the mantra “Strive For More.” Spearheaded by young entrepreneur, content creator and digital marketer Ric Abasola, Mav Strive PH aims to redefine sophistication and utility with its meticulously crafted collection of bags and office accessories.
Launching during the last quarter of 2024 via its e-commerce store and social media platforms, Mav Strive PH has already made a remarkable impression. The brand promises to continue its growth with an official launch event in 2025 and plans to expand into partner retail stores.
A Vision Born from Passion
Ric Abasola’s vision for Mav Strive PH, together with his co-creator, Marvin Ortiz, started as a passion project during the pandemic. “We’ve been wanting to launch this project right after the pandemic,” Ric shared. “This project has been discussed and planned with some friends, but it was just parked. Now, here it is—we hope the market will appreciate the premium items we’re releasing, as we’ve put so much passion and effort into making this a reality.”
From its carefully sourced high-quality materials to its urban-chic designs, the collection reflects a commitment to excellence. “I can’t believe that the bags and other items are now available. We’re proud of this product line, and we hope more people will appreciate it,” Ric added.
Caption: Mav Strive PH Creators Ric Abasola and Marvin Ortiz sport their Urban Voyager Mav Strive Bags
The Mav Strive Collection: Premium Quality Meets Urban Sophistication
Mav Strive PH boasts a variety of products designed to resonate with modern professionals, students, and active urbanites.
UrbanWayfarers: Your Go-To Companion for Life’s Adventures
Perfect for students, professionals, and on-the-go individuals, UrbanWayfarers offers compact yet spacious designs. Its waterproof materials and built-in USB charging port make it ideal for both the daily grind and weekend adventures.
UrbanRide: Elevate Your Journey
A streamlined backpack for commuters, students, and active individuals, UrbanRide stands out with its lightweight yet rugged construction, dedicated gadget compartments, and weatherproof design.
UrbanAstro: Be Out of This World
This bag is a secret weapon for professionals and students who seek a sleek, modern design with superior functionality, including a laptop sleeve and a luggage strap for easy travel.
UrbanGrind: Going Places
For those who demand style and functionality, UrbanGrind combines premium waterproof materials with an organized interior, ensuring you look sharp and stay organized from the boardroom to the street.
UrbanSling: Compact and Secure
Ideal for quick errands or city adventures, UrbanSling offers stealthy compartments, anti-theft features, and a built-in USB charging port.
UrbanVoyager: The Premium Travel Essential
Tailored for the modern professional, UrbanVoyager pairs classic design with multi-functional pockets and a dismountable shoulder strap, ensuring you travel in style and comfort.
Crafted for the discerning individual, Kingsman’s Wallet combines RFID-blocking technology, sleek storage, and timeless elegance, making it the ultimate accessory for style and security.
Check out more about the product details on their online shop. Click here.
Targeting the Modern Urbanite
Mav Strive PH is tailored for:
● Urban Chic: For city dwellers who value fashion and utility.
● Active Lifestyles: Designed for commuting, errands, and travel.
● Professional Excellence: Crafted to elevate your corporate look.
● Sophistication and Luxury: Perfect for those who appreciate premium materials and craftsmanship.
A Future Full of Promise
Mav Strive PH has already received glowing feedback from early adopters. “These items are made with high-quality materials and were created with passion, ensuring durability,” Ric emphasized. To celebrate its soft launch, the brand is offering exclusive promotions this month. Customers can also look forward to new product lines in 2025, ensuring that Mav Strive PH remains at the forefront of premium accessories.
For more details and to shop the collection, visit www.mavstrive.com or follow their journey on social media.
With its elegant and functional designs, Mav Strive PH is set to inspire individuals to Strive For More—because excellence deserves no compromise.
Dear Self Aesthetic & Wellness Center continues its mission of delivering exceptional self-care and wellness services with the grand opening of its 12th branch, located at the Escentra Building, 41-37 Dr. Sixto Antonio Avenue, Cor. Pilapil Street, Barangay Kapasigan, Pasig City.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held last November 5, marked another milestone in Dear Self Aesthetic and Wellness Center’s journey to empower individuals to embrace beauty and self-love.
The event was graced by notable individuals, including seasoned theater actor Allan Dale Alojipan, multi-awarded singers Marty Linan, Lucky Robles, and Rainner Acosta, along with content creators Ric Abasola and Mikko Herrera. ABS-CBN’s The Voice Teens and Dream Maker alumnus Josh Nubla also made an appearance, alongside the newest brand ambassadors—the rising P-pop group, Neo.
A Beautiful Space for Beauty and Wellness
Guests were welcomed into the clinic’s serene and modern space, which features a minimalist design with a predominantly white palette complemented by soft pink accents. The Kapasigan branch offers a calming, friendly, and pampering ambiance that reflects the essence of Dear Self Aesthetic & Wellness Center.
Chief Marketing Officer Kenneth Tecson shared during the launch, “This branch is a testament to our vision of expanding beauty and wellness accessibility while staying innovative and client-focused. We want everyone who walks through our doors to feel valued and loved.” b
Elevating Services to New Heights
True to its commitment to delivering premium self-care, the Kapasigan branch boasts upgraded services and cutting-edge machines designed to provide personalized facials, advanced body slimming treatments, and holistic wellness solutions. These enhancements showcase Dear Self’s pursuit of excellence and innovation in the field of aesthetic care.
CEO Krystal Tecson-Garalde expressed, “This new chapter allows us to connect with more communities and remind them that self-care is an act of self-love. We’re here to empower individuals to feel beautiful inside and out.”
Visit Dear Self Kapasigan Today
Experience the new home for self-care at Dear Self Aesthetic & Wellness Center—Kapasigan. Follow their journey and updates on their dedicated social media page: Facebook.com/dearselfkapasigan.
Whether you’re seeking expert facial treatments, slimming solutions, or a moment of relaxation, Dear Self Kapasigan promises to deliver an exceptional experience. Step into a space where self-love and beauty take center stage.
The Kinto One full-service car lease package, which is the first in the nation to be made available to both individual consumers and business owners, is provided by Toyota Mobility Solutions Philippines (TMSPH). This subscription service offers a simple and adaptable driving experience without the difficulties some people associate with automobile ownership, catering to the changing demands of Filipinos.
Kinto One provides convenience for everyone, from business owners and corporate professionals who lead more active lifestyles to expats who are staying in the Philippines for a few years. Its extensive services, which include maintenance, insurance, paperwork management, and even roadside assistance, guarantee a smooth experience for both individual and corporate clients.
KINTO One Business covers the vehicle lifecycle from acquisition to disposal through Toyota’s Fleet Management services. This approach streamlines operations and reduces administrative burdens for business owners. On top of fleet management features, KINTO One also provides Fleet 360—a Toyota designed GPS tracking system that provides real time vehicle information, including location, status, vehicle condition, and monitoring of driver behavior.
KINTO One also empowers both customers and businesses with a wide range of mileage options from 10,000 to 30,000 kilometers per year for Kinto One Individual, and up to 40,000 kilometers per year for Kinto One Business paired with flexible leasing terms spanning 3 to 5 years. This flexibility allows customers to tailor their car leasing experience to match their lifestyle and upgrade preferences seamlessly.
This flexible strategy makes KINTO One an appealing substitute for conventional auto ownership, providing a dependable and effective mobility option specifically designed for the Philippine market.
KINTO One demonstrates Toyota’s dedication to influencing the direction of mobility in the Philippines as it maintains its position as the automotive industry leader in terms of innovation and dependability.
Who are the “Defenders of Health”? Ladies of Yakult! An ideal term to acknowledge their passion for delivering a time- tested health-improving product to as many Filipino households as possible.
With “YAKULT LADIES: Defenders of Health” as the subject for its 46th National Dealers Convention, Yakult is celebrating its unwavering army of women who brave the rain and the sun in honor of its Dealers’ 46 years of commitment to the Filipino people. To promote a product that will help families live healthy lives, these women have been marching on the streets of most Philippine cities and rural areas, including Mindanao and Luzon Visayas.
YAKULT Ladies are known for their perseverance to reach as many households as possible with their offer of a reliable supply of an internationally-recognized health-enhancing product to help protect as many families as possible so their bodies do not easily yield to certain diseases. The product that they bring has been around in the Philippines since 1978 although it has been circulating in several countries after it was successfully launched in Japan in the year 1935 by Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd. of Japan with Dr. Minoru Shirota at the helm.
These Yakult Ladies in previous years needed to zealously explain the health-benefits of Yakult to people encountered on the streets or to families who opened the door of their homes to them. In more recent years, there had been less and less explaining needed as Yakult, over the stretch of time that it had been around, had gained popularity as a trusted probiotic for human health protection. Indeed, the people must have experienced and proven how Yakult had been a handy part of their daily lives in preserving their best wealth: HEALTH. Yakult Ladies had been bringing this TIME-TESTED PRODUCT right at the doorstep of many families, so with less effort now that Yakult is already widely recognized for its health value as a TRUSTED PROBIOTIC, these ladies are able to fulfill their role as “DEFENDERS OF HEALTH.” They had successfully dished out loads of product knowledge on Yakult as a reliable probiotic which had been helping promote the health of Filipino families for decades now. Yakult has by now become a TRUSTED BRAND of probiotic that “walks its talk” and truly works to enhance people’s health, and the Yakult Ladies are always eager day by day to bring this now-well-sought-after probiotic brand close to where people who clamor for it are.
Yakult has by now become what people would call “GOOD NEWS” when it comes to health protection. And so, the Yakult Ladies deserve both the titles “Bringers of Good News” and “Defenders of Health”.
Yakult is by now a TIME-TESTED PROBIOTIC used worldwide after it emerged from a reputable laboratory in Japan 94 years ago. It is a breakthrough probiotics fermented milk health drink introduced into the market only after long years of study in a Japan-based university laboratory for microbiology. Yakult contains beneficial bacteria strain, “Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota (LcS)” named after Dr. Shirota. It now has a long track record as a pioneering preventive medicine which has more than proven the great health advantage of the use of probiotics worldwide.
Yakult was introduced in Japan only in 1935 although as early as 1930, Dr. Shirota already succeeded in culturing a strain of lactic acid bacteria beneficial to human health. He was recognized as the first in the world to succeed in this endeavor. He made his discovery while working at Kyoto Imperial University’s School of Medicine. What motivated him was his deep concern over the many cases of death of children in Japan in the 1920s reportedly “due to infectious diseases and other maladies brought on by malnutrition,” which made him focus his efforts on preventive medicine in order to fight off harmful bacteria living in the intestines. The result of his long years of research gave rise to Yakult, with its 8 billion beneficial bacteria of the “Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota (LcS)” alive and fresh in every bottle, ready to fight bacteria that trigger intestine-bred diseases and improve the immune system. Taken in adequate amounts, Yakult-maintains intestinal health and helps prevent disorders. Yakult Ladies provide information on the adequate amounts needed for different ages and cases, among other things.
Indeed, Yakult’s discoverer’s premise that a healthy intestinal tract leads to a long life as it helps in strengthening the intestines, the place where nutrients are absorbed into the body, has led to healthier lives among people who have trusted it.
Nothing can compare to the effectiveness that has been showed year after year for more than 90 years worldwide in countries like China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Brunei, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and of course the Philippines in Asia; in South America, South America, and Argentina; in North America, Canada, Mexico, Belize, and the United States; in Europe, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom; and in Australia and New Zealand. Yakult is actually in other countries not listed here, but the ones mentioned here are those where Yakult has set up its operations with prominence.
Ajinomoto leads forum focused on health, nutrition, and sustainability with the future champions of our nation
L-R: Sarah Coe, Redscope CEO, Morexette Erram, CBN Sr. Multi-media Reporter, Cheryl de la Victoria, DA Chief of Regional Agricultural and Fisheries Information Section, Dr. Paulyn Jean Ubial, Redscope TWG Chairperson, Koichi Ozaki, President of Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC), Ma. Victoria Abrera, DENR Regional Director for Central Visayas, Atty. Salustiano Jimenez, DepEd 7 Regional Director, Mika Makino, APC Director of Sales, Marketing and Public Relations, Ernie Carlos, APC Chief Sustainability Officer, and Madelin Dofiles, PFT, APC General Manager for Corporate Planning and Public Relations
When Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) successfully held its Eat Well, Live Well: 2024 Youth Summit at the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel in Cebu City, it was a day of empowerment, education, and dedication to sustainability and health. This year’s summit, which built on the success of the previous one, brought together more than 150 passionate young Filipinos, educators, and activists for a day of wellness, sustainable living, and nutrition.
The 2024 Youth Summit is a component of APC’s continuous effort to provide the future generation with the skills and information necessary to improve their communities and the environment. In order to promote a culture of sustainability and wellness among Gen Z attendees, the event was jam-packed with interactive workshops, thought-provoking presentations, and cooperative activities.
Empowering Cebu’s Youth for a Healthier Future
APC Group President Koichi Ozaki delivered a remarkable message to the youth and shared Ajinomoto’s vision for a healthier, more sustainable Philippines. “The mission of APC is to contribute to food and wellness to better lives of the future and we take it upon us to inspire the younger generations to become champions of a healthy and sustainable future,” said Mr. Ozaki. “Ajinomoto is here to make your eating experience happy, healthy and satisfying.”
Throughout the day, participants engaged in panel discussions with experts from the Department of Agriculture (DA), represented by Ms. Cheryl de la Victoria, Chief of Regional Agricultural and Fisheries Information Section and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), represented by Ms. Maria Victoria V. Abrera, Regional Director for Central Visayas, exploring key topics such as sustainable nutrition, waste reduction, and wellness practices. Through these dialogues, APC aimed to deepen the youth’s understanding of how small daily actions can lead to significant positive changes for both health and the environment.
Interactive Activities and Youth-Led Solutions
The summit featured hands-on activities, allowing attendees to actively participate in brainstorming solutions for real-world sustainability challenges. In one of the day’s highlights, a Youth-Led Output Activity encouraged participants to develop actionable ideas for living healthier and more eco-conscious lives. Groups collaborated to present innovative approaches, from reducing food waste to promoting planet-based diets, which encourage the increase in consumption of vegetables as reflected in Ajinomoto’s “Eat Well, Live Well” philosophy.
Another successful run of Eat Well, Live Well 2024 Youth Summit by Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation!
The breakout room sessions also gave opportunities for all student attendees to gain first-hand learning experience about the science behind MSG plus witness how vegetables can be turned into a delicious dish using almost all its parts with nearly zero-waste. The best part, they all got to taste it.
A ceremonial pledge concluded the event, with all participants vowing to implement the lessons learned and advocate for healthier, more sustainable lifestyles within their communities.
A Continued Commitment to Health and Sustainability
Ajinomoto’s global goal of increasing healthy life expectancy and lowering environmental impact by 50% by 2030 is in line with the company’s Eat Well, Live Well: 2024 Youth Summit. APC Group continues to motivate young Filipinos to take the initiative and lead in environmental and health stewardship through significant events like this one.
APC Group is also bringing the Aji-Ginisa® I Love Veggie-licious School Caravan to Cebu, at the Lahug Elementary School, to demonstrate the force behind Ajinomoto’s advocacy for a better and healthier future for all Filipino children. This will help to continue educating and motivating the next generation about the value of eating a healthy diet.
Outstanding Corporate Governance. Atty. Vem King, Jollibee Group’s Associate General Counsel, EMEAA, Corporate & Commercial Global, and Legal Business Partner Global and Philippines, (2nd from left), receives the Golden Arrow Award on behalf of the Company during the recently held ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard Awards by the Institute of Corporate Directors. This is the third consecutive year that the Jollibee Group has been cited for its strong corporate governance practices.
For the third year in a row, the Jollibee Group has received the Institute of Corporate Directors’ (ICD) 1-Golden Arrow Recognition, enhancing its standing as a company with good governance, accountability, and transparency. The honor, which was given out at the most recent Golden Arrow Awards, demonstrates the business’s ongoing dedication to maintaining the greatest standards of moral leadership and corporate responsibility.
“Receiving this award for the third year in a row reflects the Jollibee Group’s dedication to doing business the right way—responsibly, transparently, and with integrity. It also affirms our commitment to corporate governance and sustainability, as we continue our journey towards becoming one of the top five restaurant companies in the world,” said Jollibee Group Global Chief Legal, Ethics and Compliance Officer Atty. Valerie Feria Amante.
The ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS), which measures adherence to corporate governance principles, is used by the Golden Arrow Awards to assess publicly traded corporations within the region. Businesses that receive a score of 80 points or more, such as Jollibee Group, are granted the coveted Golden Arrow, which denotes their adherence to both international best practices and the Philippine Code of Corporate Governance.
The ACGS evaluates corporate governance performance in a number of important categories, including transparency, fair treatment of stakeholders, shareholder rights, and the board’s function in strategic leadership and supervision. By highlighting well-run businesses, the scorecard seeks to improve governance standards in the Philippines and draw in long-term investment.
Photo shows from left: Iskaparate President & COO Josefina Rojo-Natividad, All About Baking Director Kyne Gorospe, Chef Instructor Catherine Blas-Yu, DTC Promos Inc. President & COO Marissa Dames, and Unox Corporate Chef Karhen Igarashi in a fun photo opportunity to celebrate workshop success and a trusted partnership.
Chef Cathy Yu of Save Bakery and Café Philippines will be hosting a Christmas Mooncake Workshop at All About Baking SM North EDSA, The Block, as part of Iskaparate.com’s digital media launch in honor of World Entrepreneurs’ Day on November 19, 2024.
The digital debut, which followed its recent October 15, 2024, opening at Overdoughs Café in Ayala Malls Circuit, Makati, sought to illustrate the platform’s capabilities beyond simply a multi-vendor e-commerce platform.
Iskaparate.com highlighted through a practical workshop conducted by a baking industry specialist that it also offers training to help individuals refine their abilities and knowledge and explore other fields of competence that promote both technical business improvement and personal development.
As we tackled the ventures of Iskaparate, we learned a lot from them and enjoyed each thing that they had shared with us. One of the activities that we did during the media lunch was teaching us how to bake. I really had a wonderful time and enjoyed it very much since I don’t know how to cook. This activity became a tough challenge for me, and I managed it successfully. Aside from that, we had acquired different skills, knowledge, and ideas from them.
Two members of the core team of Iskaparate.com, DTC Promos Inc. and Iskaparate President & COO Josefina Natividad, attended the session. Marissa Dames, the president and COO, as well as a number of media representatives, internet influencers, and content producers from many industries.
In addition to learning about Iskaparate.com’s mission and story, the guests had the opportunity to observe how mooncakes are made in advance of the holidays, which gave them a sense of what it’s like to be a part of the community.
One of the highlights of the event was a brief speech by Chef Alphie Azarias, Marketing Development Specialist at Unox Asia. Chef Klyne Gorospe of All About Baking then gave a warm welcome to the guests and expressed excitement about soon joining Iskaparate.com as a vendor, expanding the platform’s offerings to include high-end professional kitchen equipment and in-demand baking supplies.
In 2020, Iskaparate.com was established to assist business-minded women in maintaining their operations amidst the COVID-19 epidemic. On the new platform, there are now 3,000 thoroughly screened sellers of all kinds, compared to 33 nanays in the past.
Since then, the original objective has expanded to include empowering local community vendors and micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) through business-to-business (B2B) partnerships and assisting them in navigating the digital economy through a variety of marketing methods and business growth prospects. With the opening of Ozam, its Canadian portal, and plans for gateways in the US and Singapore, the platform will soon expand globally.
With its B2B expansion, Iskaparate.com offers merchants easy access to wholesale products, competitive pricing, and strategic alliances with major companies in the market like Suy Sing and Hypha. For distributors, owners of sari-sari stores, restaurants, caterers, and other small companies in the Philippines, this negosyo platform promises simplified procedures, financial support, and an intuitive user experience.
The B2B platform offered by Iskaparate.com is revolutionary for companies of all sizes, from little sari-sari shops to major wholesalers. Iskaparate.com is poised to provide business owners with impermeable solutions with its negosyo tools for businesses and collaborations with industry titans like Suy Sing and Hypha.
Iskaparate.com core team, industry partners, media representatives. and content creators in a commemorative photograph after the workshop.
I got my certificate of participation for the Christmas Mooncake Workshop at All About Baking SM North EDSA, The Block
Iskaparate.com is the perfect partner for companies looking to improve operations and profitability because of its BNPL financial alternatives, nationwide delivery convenience, and easy registration process.
What makes it different from other business-to-business platforms?
Competitive Wholesale Pricing
One of the strongest features of Iskaparate.com as an online negosyo platform is its access to competitive wholesale prices. Through its collaboration with partners such as Suy Sing and Hypha, businesses can enjoy prices significantly lower than traditional retail stores. For businesses managing their margins, this makes a significant difference when it comes to driving profitability, especially when selling in large quantities.
As observed in the comparison from a recent pricing study, Iskaparate.com consistently offers better deals compared to other competitors, including well-known grocery wholesale stores. Price differences range from a few cents to a couple of pesos.
See Table 1 for price comparison.
Product
Iskaparate Price
Grocery X
DATU PUTI SOYSAUCE TABA PK60/200M
9.73
10.15
DATU PUTIVINEGAR TABA PCK60/200ML
7.47
7.75
MANG TOMASALL-AROUNDSARSA 24/325G
34.41
36.75
UFC BANANACATSUP 24/320G
23.78
26.75
CALLA PWD FBCNF.FRSH V 240/45G
6.09
6.10
THOSE DAYSS.NAPKIN REG NW60/8’S
12.80
12.95
THOSE DAYSS.NAPKIN WINGS60/8’S
16.33
15.45
COLGATE TPSTEGRF REG 12/12/24G
7.79
7.61
Table 1
Financial Assistance: Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)
Iskaparate.com goes beyond just offering competitive pricing; this online marketplace also recognizes the financial struggles that many small businesses face. That’s where their financial assistance option comes into play, provided through a partner organization. With Iskaparate.com‘s BNPL feature, registered businesses, such as sari-sari store suppliers, can choose a more flexible payment method at checkout that makes it easier to stock up on essential inventory without immediate financial pressure. Approval for this payment option is required but opens up a more accessible route for businesses to maintain cash flow while meeting customer demand.
Quick Registration Process and Free Membership
Iskaparate.com understands that time is money, especially for small business owners. negosyo platform for sari-sari store owners offers free registration to welcome new joiners without incurring upfront costs. Once registered, approval typically occurs in as fast as 48 hours. This simple sign-up process ensures that even start-up sari-sari stores can access wholesale products and competitive pricing right away.
For further convenience, businesses can sign up with their name and customer addresses, especially if they plan to distribute to multiple locations.
Suy Sing orders above ₱5,000 are also automatically eligible for free shipping, making Iskaparate.com an attractive option for businesses operating in both serviceable and non-serviceable areas.
Register your sari-sari store on Iskaparate!
Become a B2B negosyo partner to access exclusive pricing and wholesale products that fit the needs of your business. Partnering with Iskaparate.com means gaining access to a wide range of products, special deals, and support to help your business grow. Once you’re set up as a partner, don’t forget to register to shop on Iskaparate to unlock even more benefits and resources.
Iskaparate.com B2B Partners: Suy Sing and Hypha
Suy Sing, one of the country’s largest wholesale distributors, is known for decades of expertise and a vast inventory of consumer goods. Hypha, on the other hand, provides health, beauty, and wellness solutions.
Through these partnerships that bring wholesale solutions for sari-sari stores, businesses can access a wide range of high-quality products—from pantry essentials to wellness needs—all under one roof. This level of convenience is crucial for small businesses that often lack the resources to manage multiple suppliers efficiently.
Logistics and Nationwide Reach
Iskaparate.com ensures smooth delivery of orders from Suy Sing for sari-sari store wholesale deals across the country through the latter’s strategically located warehouses. With facilities in Metro Manila (Taguig, Parañaque, and Binondo) and provincial locations(Bacolod, Cagayan De Oro, Cauayan Isabela, Davao, Iloilo, Labangan Zamboanga Del Sur, Lipa Batangas),Suy Sing can efficiently serve businesses in urban and rural areas. For companies based outside serviceable zones, Iskaparate.com’s process allows distributors to register customer addresses in these zones under the same name, guaranteeing that goods still reach their intended destinations without extra delivery fees.
Flexible Margin Options
Iskaparate.com allows negosyo e-commerce users to set their own margins as long as they remain competitive. This allows distributors and sellers to tailor their pricing strategies according to their target market to ensure profitability while maintaining attractive offers for their customers.
Iskaparate.com‘s B2B platform is a game-changer for businesses, regardless of whether they are small sari-sari stores or large-scale distributors. With its negosyo tools for entrepreneurs and partnerships with industry leaders like Suy Sing and Hypha,Iskaparate.com is set to offer airtight solutions for business owners.
The added convenience of nationwide delivery, BNPL financial options, and a systematic registration process make Iskaparate.com an ideal partner for businesses trying to enhance their operations and profits.
Schneider Electric officially launches the MasterPacT MTZ Active in the Philippines, setting new benchmarks for energy safety, efficiency, and sustainability in local commercial industries such as buildings, healthcare, data centers, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
The MasterPacT MTZ Active is Schneider Electric’s latest flagship Air Circuit Breaker (ACB), designed to address daily operational challenges such as 24/7 uptime demands and rising energy costs.
It is a certified Green Premium™ product with over 30% circularity, designed for refurbishment and reduced waste.
During the recent launch of MasterPacT MTZ Active held at The Fifth at Rockwell, Makati City, Glen Dedicatoria, Business Director at Schneider Electric Philippines, highlighted the company’s approach to circularity and sustainability, advocating for power resiliency as a crucial component of Industry 4.0.
With the release of the MasterPacT MTZ Active, an air circuit breaker (ACB) technology that tackles problems like 24/7 uptime demands, rising energy costs, and urgent sustainability practices across industries like buildings, healthcare, data centers, manufacturing, and infrastructure, Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, supports critical industries as the Philippines embraces digital transformation.
The MasterPacT MTZ Active, which has been developing ACB technology for more than 37 years, protects electrical systems from overloads and ground faults while offering immediate, configurable protection against short circuits.
“This advanced technology not only mitigates immediate energy challenges, but it also protects our industries from long-term climate risks and makes their operations more sustainable as it minimizes downtime risks, ensures business continuity while protecting critical systems from damage,” said Glen Dedicatoria, Business Director at Schneider Electric Philippines.
The Philippines has experienced an 11.2% rise in energy consumption in recent years, increasing from 106,115 gigawatt hours (GWh) in 2021 to 118,004 GWh in 2023, according to the Department of Energy. Faced alongside global sustainability demands, local industries are under pressure in meeting sustainability targets while maintaining high-performance business operations.
The MasterPacT MTZ Active addresses these challenges by:
Ensuring safety of maintenance operators against arc flash or sudden and intense bursts of electricity, which can cause serious occupational hazards, through the Energy Reduction Maintenance Setting (ERMS) built-in function.
Allowing quick and easy adjustment of protection settings to meet the system needs through the Intuitive Control Unit (Micrologic Trip Unit).
By scanning the QR code on the MasterPacT MTZ Active display window, users can quickly access outage root cause information, enabling safe and efficient power restoration. Additionally, it enables industries to monitor their energy consumption in real time.
Ensuring secure integration of advanced cybersecurity measures with the monitoring platforms through the new MicroLogic Trip Unit which features a passcode protection to prevent unauthorized adjustments to trip settings.
The MasterPacT MTZ Active is an air circuit breaker that enables real-time power monitoring and measurement to accelerate decarbonization among industries.
The MasterPacT MTZ Active is designed with sustainability in mind, enabling businesses to optimize energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining high-performance standards. It is also certified as a Green Premium™ Product and has a circularity of over 30%, allowing industries to refurbish electrical systems rather than replace them and promoting resource conservation and sustainability.
This innovation underscores Schneider Electric’s vision to shift from a linear “take-make-waste” model to a circular economy, integrating circularity into its entire value chain, from product design and manufacturing to end-of-life management, ensuring business continuity and contributing to local economic growth.
“As industries undergo rapid digital transformation, the demand for better, longer-lasting solutions has never been stronger,” added Dedicatoria. “Circularity is no longer a choice but a must-do for industries seeking to minimize their waste and lessen their environmental impact.”
Schneider Electric, which was named one of the three worldwide Circularity Lighthouses by McKinsey and the World Economic Forum, has used creative circular practices to cut its carbon footprint by almost 513 million tons since 2017.
Go to this website here to learn more about the MasterPacT MTZ Active.
PMAP Chooses Joy. The Jollibee Group was named the Employer of the Year by People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) during its 48th Awarding Ceremonies in Iloilo City.
Receiving the award is Ernesto Tanmantiong, Jollibee Group Global President & CEO (5th from left); Joseph Tanbuntiong (4th from left), CEO, JFC Philippines and Head, Global Jollibee Brand; Arsenio Sabado (4th from right), Jollibee Group Global Chief HR Officer; and Ruth Angeles (3rd from left), Chief HR Officer, JFC Philippines, and Head for Global Organization, Leadership and Culture, Jollibee Group. They were joined on stage by PMAP officials led PMAP Executive Director Rene Gener, DPM (leftmost); PMAP Past President Arthur Luis Florentin, DPM (2nd from left; PMAP Employer of the Year Judge Diwa Guinigundo (3rd from right); 2024 PMAP President Michael Godinez, FPM (2nd from right); and 2024 PMAP Vice President Lydia Lily Quintans, FPM (rightmost).
During its 48th National and Regional Awarding Ceremonies, which were recently held at the Iloilo Convention Center, the People Management group of the Philippines (PMAP), the nation’s leading and largest group of people managers, recognized the Jollibee Group Employer of the Year.
Established in 1977, the PMAP Awards Program honors exceptional companies that effectively carry out their social and human resource management obligations in addition to their economic goals. After a thorough evaluation process that included numerous panel and employee interviews as well as sporadic onsite audits, PMAP determined that the Jollibee Group was the best among other top-tier businesses due to its excellent HR-driven business solutions that produce tangible business performance results and a noticeable impact on individuals and the community at large.
The Jollibee Group has exhibited not only a remarkable turnaround from its first-ever net income loss in 2020 due to the pandemic but achieved its highest-ever sales and net operating income in its history in 2022 and set another record high in 2023. Coupled with record-setting business performance, the Jollibee Group’s employee engagement scores continue its trajectory to an all-time high and have been recognized as among the top percentile companies in the world.
“The Jollibee Group has always been committed to fostering a people-centered culture. Guided by our Employer Value Proposition, called Choose Joy, we foster an environment where employees can find happiness and fulfillment, ensuring their engagement, development, and overall well-being,” said Jollibee Group Global President and Chief Executive Officer Ernesto Tanmantiong.
“Our Choose Joy approach is central to our journey, helping us grow into a global organization while staying true to the values that make Jollibee Group a joyful place to work. When asked about the secret to our success, I always say it’s our people. Other companies could try to copy our brands, systems, equipment, or even our products, but it’s our people that make the difference. This recognition is because of them and is dedicated to them. It is through our people that the Jollibee Group can truly fulfill its mission of bringing the joy of eating to everyone across the globe,” Tanmantiong added.
People Manager of the Year
People Manager of the Year. Jollibee Group Global Chief Human Resources Officer Arsenio Sabado (3rd from left, holding trophy) has been named the national winner for People Manager of the Year by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP).
PMAP also awarded Jollibee Group Chief Human Resources Officer Arsenio Sabado as People Manager of the Year. After a thorough assessment by PMAP, Sabado was chosen among other outstanding chief HR officers in the country for his “exceptional people management initiatives and programs addressing business and organizational challenges.” He was also selected for exemplifying an outstanding record of related professional experiences, as well as for his significant contributions to the development of the HR profession in the country.
With his track record in strategic leadership and passion for talent development, Sabado has been a consistent driver of innovation, transforming Jollibee Group’s HR into a world-class function. “The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose. Jollibee Group’s evolution from a local company to one of the world’s largest restaurant companies has inspired me to embrace my role in helping people become the best versions of themselves,” Sabado said.
Sabado’s commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and employee empowerment has strengthened the HR’s role in creating a people-centric response to the effects of the pandemic. This enabled the Jollibee Group to achieve record-breaking business performance results and employee engagement, which transformed the Company into an agile, future-resilient organization with bigger global ambitions.
“I am extremely grateful to be working with a dedicated and capable leader like Mr. Sabado, who supports Jollibee Group’s journey towards becoming one of the top five restaurant companies in the world. Our story is not just one of business growth but of people growth—something we remain deeply proud of,” added Tanmantiong.
A joyful place to work in. Jollibee Group’s recent wins as Employer of the Year and People Manager of the Year for its CHRO are a testament to the Company’s people-centered programs that enable employees to become highly productive and highly engaged individuals who find joy at work.
For its dedication to employee involvement, the Jollibee Group has been recognized as an outstanding workplace on numerous occasions. It is the only Filipino firm to get the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which it has received for three years running, beginning in 2020. Additionally, it was listed in Forbes Magazine’s World’s Best Employers for three consecutive years and TIME Magazine’s World’s Best Companies.
Carlo Santos, Globe Senior Director for Analytics and Stakeholder Engagement, speaks during the DTP Session at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
As part of the annual G DAY celebration, Globe conducted a school tour to expand its Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) to five schools around the country, reaffirming its commitment to fostering digital citizenship and online safety.
More than 1,000 students attended the training sessions, which were hosted at the University of Southern Mindanao, Bintawan National High School in Nueva Vizcaya, STI Caloocan, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina, and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.
The Digital Thumbprint Program is a series of capacity-building workshops organized by Globe that aim to empower students and communities by promoting responsible digital citizenship and raising awareness about online safety, digital discernment, cybersecurity, mental health and wellness, and the sustainable use of technology.
The need for such programs is urgent. The Philippines faces significant challenges with online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). Exacerbated by high internet usage, poverty rates, and advanced digital technologies, the country ranked second globally in cyber tip reports on child sexual abuse, with nearly 2.8 million incidents recorded by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in 2022. The International Justice Mission estimates that one in 100 Filipino children has been trafficked for online exploitation.
Globe’s DTP initiative empowers students, teachers, and parents to proactively protect themselves and their communities from online risks, aligning with Globe’s mission to create a safer and more inclusive digital space. In 2023, Globe blocked over 404,730 malicious sites and links associated with child exploitation, illegal gambling, and online piracy — a 45% increase from the previous year — demonstrating its continued commitment to online safety.
In light of the increasing relevance of artificial intelligence (AI), Globe has expanded DTP to include discussions on AI ethics. The LinkedIn and Microsoft 2024 Annual Work Trend Index (WTI) study revealed that 71% of employers prefer candidates with AI skills, highlighting the need for students to understand and navigate AI responsibly.
The Globe team with students of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina at the recent DTP session held at the university.
At the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina, 50 students from the College of Criminology participated in a session designed to provide them with skills to safeguard their communities from online dangers. This training supports their future roles in public safety, especially in combating cybercrime.
Students found the DTP Learning Hour helpful for raising awareness about online security. Key takeaways included avoiding scams by verifying emails, texts, and links, being cautious with public Wi-Fi, and thinking before clicking. They valued learning how to protect personal information and stay safe online.
Similarly, STI Caloocan welcomed 50 IT students, who, as part of their Foundation Day celebrations, learned about the importance of digital responsibility in their tech-driven careers.
Meanwhile, at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 365 students from the College of Information Systems and Technology Management gained valuable insights about AI, helping them navigate the digital world and lead with integrity.
“Educating students on digital safety is essential as they prepare for a future where technology is deeply intertwined with everyday life,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe’s Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer.
“Through our Digital Thumbprint Program, we aim to empower the youth to use technology responsibly and ethically, ensuring they are equipped for the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
As part of its broader efforts, Globe also participated in the University of Southern Mindanao’s Pasiklaban 2024, enhancing festivities with a special #GDayEveryday celebration. Informative sessions on Telco 101, WiFi 101, and the DTP helped students gain practical knowledge about the digital world.
In another G Day highlight, Globe visited Bintawan National High School, nestled in the mountains of Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya, as a gesture of appreciation for the students’ commitment to education. The visit reinforced Globe’s belief that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and dream big.
Globe added an interesting raffle with GFiber Prepaid contracts for the winners throughout the DTP sessions to further engage the students. These plans help the winners’ digital and academic endeavors by offering fiber-fast connectivity that is instantly deployed in their houses and has no lock-up time.
Go to the Globe website’s Digital Thumbprint Program DTP page to learn more about the program and its support of digital safety.
