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Try this nutritious Noche Buena recipe from The Goodwill Market

To celebrate traditions with family and friends over delicious food over the holidays. However, eating a lot of fatty meals might be detrimental to your health. By providing wholesome and delicious alternatives at your gatherings, you can make sure that everyone can partake in the fun without missing out.

The Goodwill Market shares this paella recipe by Chef Joel Tan Navarro that uses Duru Bulgur instead of rice. It packs more than twice the fiber and four times as much folate from bulgur, plus the umami goodness of mushrooms and the heart-healthy properties of olive oil.

Mushroom Truffle Paella (Duru Bulgur’s Vegetarian Paella)

Ingredients:

✓2 tbsp. Umbria Original Truffle Sauce

✓1 cup Duru Bulgur coarse

✓A drizzle of Umbria Tartufi White Truffle flavored oil

✓1/2 cup shitake mushrooms fresh

✓1/2 cup shitake mushrooms dried

✓1/2cup white button mushrooms

✓1/2 cup portobello mushrooms

✓1/2 cup arugula

✓1/2 cup olive oil

✓1/2 cup onions

✓2 cups vegetable stock

✓Salt

✓Pepper

Preparation:

1. Soak dried shitake mushrooms in hot water and let them bloom. Set aside.

2. Prepare, wash and cut other mushrooms and set aside.

3. Cut onions and set aside.

4. Wash the arugula and trim it into small pieces.

Cooking Time:

1. Heat up olive oil in a paella pan

2. Brown fresh shitake mushrooms and set aside. It will be used as a garnish.

3. Add a little bit of olive oil then sauté onions.

4. Add the rest of the mushrooms until brown.

5. Add the truffle salsa.

6. Add Duru Bulgur coarse and sauté for about 1 to 2 minutes.

7. Then add vegetable stock and let it simmer and reduce.

8. When reduced, place the fresh shitake mushrooms as garnish.

9. Cover with foil to continue cooking and adjust the heat to medium low.

10. When the bulgur is cooked, crank up the heat to achieve the socoratt (crispy bottom layer of

bulgur).

11. When done, take it off the heat and garnish with arugula. Serve.

This festive and filling paella, which is created with Duru Bulgur and is easily accessible at The Goodwill Market online store, will shake things up this Noche Buena. By using www.goodwill.market, you can shop wisely and have your fresh, healthy foods delivered right to your door.

December 10, 2022 by
Fashion, Lifestyle

5 Essential Campus Shoes That Won’t expense a fortune

The return of face to face class necessitates the purchase of brand-new sneakers to rock around campus. Here are some choices that are both fashionable and reasonably priced that you ought to include in your daily wardrobe.

KEDS’ JUMP KICK RIB KNIT

  • From Left: The Keds Jump Kick Rib Knit Collar in Navy/White (P3795). The Keds Jump Kick Rib Knit Collar in White/Red and Navy/White (P3795).

The crew-neck sweatshirt of sneakers is the Keds Jump Kick Rib Knit Collar. They combine comfort and casualness with a touch of prep school cool. This shoe is perfect for you if you want to channel your inner Riverdale character. Visit any Keds location nationwide or online at www.keds.com.ph to purchase this and the Varsity collection.

SPERRY’S SEACYCLED™ STRIPER II CVO

  • The Sperry Men’s SeaCycled™ Striper II CVO Sneaker in Grey and Black (P4295).

Simplicity is key with these Striper II sneakers from Sperry. These classic oxford-style kicks go well with almost anything – shorts, jeans, chinos, joggers, and cargos – making them the perfect all-rounder for your closet. Even better, they’re environmentally friendly too – made with recycled materials and sustainable manufacturing processes. Shop the SeaCycled™ collection and more at their official webstore www.sperry.com.ph and Sperry retail stores nationwide.

MERRELL’S HYDRO MOC

  • From Left: The Merrell Men’s Hydro Moc Elements in Earth (P3095). The Merrell Women’s Hydro Moc in Iris (P3095).

If you’re looking for a comfy closed-toe alternative to flip-flops and sandals, Merrell’s Hydro Mocs are your best bet. Style them with or without socks as you please! These easy-on, easy-off water shoes are hardy enough for daily wear and are adaptable to any weather, especially during the rainy season. Check out the full Hydro Moc collection at www.merrell.com.ph, Merrell concept stores, and Complex Lifestyle Stores nationwide.

POLO RALPH LAUREN’S THERON SNEAKERS

  • From Left: The Polo Ralph Lauren Theron Sneaker in White/Navy (P3495). The Polo Ralph Lauren Theron Sneaker in White/Gold (P3495).

Classic white sneakers are a must-have for any closet. They’re a simple, no-fuss piece that pairs well with anything. Polo Ralph Lauren’s Theron sneaker is a classic silhouette  that you can dress up or down as you please. Shop Polo Ralph Lauren at Complex Lifestyle Stores nationwide and online at www.complexlifestylestore.com.

PONY’S SHOOTER HI

  • From Left: The PONY Shooter Hi (P3295). The PONY Atop (P3995).

If you prefer an attitude-driven style, PONY’s kicks may be exactly up your alley. The Shooter Hi draws its design cues from basketball sneakers from the 1970s, giving the pair a retro vibe. The Atop, on the other hand, has its roots in skate culture and features striking, eye-catching color accents. Visit PONY’s first concept store in TriNoMa, their official website www.pony.com.ph, and department stores all around the country to see these and other items.

December 9, 2022 by
Lifestyle

Huge Shipping Discount this Christmas with J&T Express PH

J&T Express, the leading e-commerce global delivery service is giving away big discounts as an early Christmas gift to their customers nationwide. Get huge savings on shipping fees when you send your parcels via J&T Express this holiday season using its Unlisaya promo with a voucher discount, available on their mobile application.

The promo is offered to all J&T Express customers—especially the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Customers may pay as low as 39 pesos when they ship via J&T Express using Unlisaya promo with a J&T Express voucher. To avail of the promo, customers, whether walk-in or pick-up, must choose the Unlisaya promo and claim the daily voucher on the J&T Express mobile app.

“It is undeniable that most of us will purchase our Christmas gifts online. With the holiday craze coming, we are offering our lowest shipping fee yet as we hope to help lessen the shipping cost for consumers and to attract more businesses for the MSMEs. This is our early Christmas gift for everyone, whether our regular customers, business owners, or even those who ship via J&T Express for the first time. Now, they may enjoy shopping online for Christmas without worrying about the shipping fee,” says Zoe Chi, Vice President of J&T Express Philippines.

The promo aims to ease the hassle of paying high-shipping costs as Unlisaya offers a pouch-based rate fee, regardless of the weight of the item/s. Together with the Unlisaya promo and the J&T Express voucher discount, customers will save more budget for their Christmas shopping because of the affordable shipping rate.

J&T Express Philippines’ Unlisaya Promo is ongoing throughout the Christmas season, avail yours today!

Visit the nearest J&T Express or book a free pick-up via the mobile application or website to use the promo. To learn more about the services offered by J&T Express, log on to www.jtexpress.ph or visit www.facebook.com/jntexpressphilippines.

December 9, 2022 by
Lifestyle

Enjoy a wonderful holiday season with exclusive offers from Taiwan Excellence products

Don’t worry about buying a loved one a Christmas present this holiday season. You can choose from a wide variety of top-notch lifestyle products from Taiwan Excellence to make that special gift you can give during this delightful and significant season.

Consider Acer as an example. Acer, one of the top IT brands from Taiwan that completely conquered the world, makes unwrapping over the holidays a truly exceptional experience for the entire family.

To receive a free Digital SM Gift Pass worth up to P8,000, simply purchase any participating Acer items. Promotional period ends December 31, 2022.

Shop Acer products now to get up to P8,000 worth of Digital SM Gift Pass

Ready to give the gift of beauty this season of giving? Try giving away Annie’s Way products from Taiwan through their “Buy 5, Take 1” promo. You can buy any five of their popular Jelly Masks such as their Honey + Lecithin, Arbutin Hyaluronic Acid, Lavender, Aloe + Seaweed, Anti-Aging, Calendula + Chamomile, Charcoal + Vita-C Pore, Snail Secretion Repairing and get another one absolutely free! Now how about that for Christmas beauty?

Learn more about the Annie’s Way Buy 5 Take 1 in Jelly Masks promo here

Here’s another one of Taiwan’s outstanding products on information technology devices. ASUS has its “ASUS/ROG Share 2022” promo, where you can receive up to P11,000 worth of wonderful freebies through the purchase of participating ASUS products. ASUS made it even sweeter where the freebie you’ll get depends on the price range of the ASUS product you will buy. Of course, the higher priced products get a premium freebie, which is logical. But then again, just get whatever ASUS product your heart desires because every ASUS product is marked with excellence.

The ASUS/ROG Share 2022 Promo also offers limited-time exclusive bundle packages and discounts for select ASUS and ROG products such as laptops, mobile phones and others.

Better hurry since the “ASUS/ROG Share 2022” is only up to December 31, 2022. Learn more here.

Worried about your loved one’s thinning hair up there? Give the gift of Aromase and its Anti-Hair Loss Set to give your man—or woman—that extra boost in confidence. With Aromase’s Juniper Scalp Purifying Liquid Shampoo, it softens and removes unnecessary sebum on the scalp and regulates the health of the scalp ecosystem for hair growth, moisturizes scalp, and effectively relieves scalp itchiness.

On the other hand, the Aromase Anti-Hair Loss Essential Shampoo for Hair Loss helps strengthen the protective mechanism of the scalp and maintains hair visibility and makes it even stronger.

With the Aromase Anti-Hair Loss Kit as your Christmas gift, you can never go wrong.

Looking to upgrade your computer hardware this season? Give yourself that gift of Transcend solid state drives, the leading brand in digital storage and multimedia products. The Transcend SSD225S, for example, is a 2.5-inch solid state drive that’s designed for both desktops or laptops. Enjoy fast application processing times to greatly enhance your computer’s performance. Plus, with up to 2TB of storage capacity, saving your music, documents, movies and photos will be such a breeze, a better choice than the usual hard disk drives.

Meanwhile, the Transcend MTE250S SSD features the 3D NAND flash, an 8-channel controller, and DRAM cache that delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 7,200/6,500 MB/s (R/W) and ample capacity of up to 2TB. Its ultra-thin graphene heatsink guarantees stable performance despite working non-stop, with proven performance that gamers, content creators, and software developers will surely love and enjoy no matter what their game is.

Consider gifting MSI, a multi-award-winning Taiwanese IT product, as a Christmas gift to a special friend or family member. With MSI’s “Delight-Full Christmas Sale,” which offers exceptional discounts and freebies worth up to P28,500, you may experience true joy. Whether for gaming or business productivity requirements, you can rely on MSI to significantly improve your computer this Christmas. Additionally, the MSI “Joy-Full Christmas” Sale is only available until December 31, 2022, so act quickly!

Avail the MSI “Joy-Full Christmas Sale” here.

Therefore, avoid purchasing items that can be like a box of chocolates because you never know what you’ll get. There is no question that the products you purchase from Taiwan Excellence are of the highest caliber.

December 7, 2022 by
Lifestyle, News

LeapOut wins prizes at the 2022 Marketing Excellence Awards

At the 2022 Marketing Excellence Awards ceremony held on December 1st at the New Coast Hotel in Manila, LeapOut proudly accepted three prizes.

The prizes are given for outstanding work in data-driven and consumer insights, B2B marketing, and e-commerce marketing (Bronze). Together with their clients, Malayan Insurance, Integrated Computer Systems, and Kultura, LeapOut was able to accomplish these goals (SM Retail).

A David-vs.-Goliath Win                                                                                                                                                                    The digital marketing agency has undoubtedly made a strong enough impression for the knowledgeable panel of judges to recognize its outstanding and promising work in the marketing industry, despite being small compared to the industry’s largest agencies and brands and being a relative newcomer to the advertising and marketing contest scene.

“Great win, team! I couldn’t be more proud. We may not have the most significant budget in our campaigns, but I’m glad you have driven far better results for our clients,” Mr. Marvin Ortiz, LeapOut’s Founder and Managing Partner, shared when asked about his comment on his agency’s first-ever win.

Mr. Ortiz also mentioned his overwhelming appreciation to the agency’s clients throughout the years. “To our clients, you rock and thank you so much for trusting us.”

The Marketing Excellence Awards celebrates, recognizes, and rewards the Philippines’ outstanding marketing campaigns. It is the premier platform for marketers to showcase their creative excellence, successful strategies, and effective delivery.

The champions for 2022 were chosen by an independent judging panel of high-caliber, senior industry experts from reputable brands.

Check out the complete list of winners here.

For more information about LeapOut’s latest win, click here.

This is a very impressive and huge jump for the organization and a testimony to the team’s abilities. We are all excited to see what else LeapOut can accomplish in the future.

“Cheers to the judges and organizers of this year’s event. Congratulations to all the winners, and see you next year!” Mr. Ortiz ended.

Since 2011, clients from a variety of industries have been receiving successful digital marketing solutions from LeapOut, a tested digital marketing business. Its staff is made up of highly qualified professionals who can quickly adjust to the rapidly evolving market trends to ensure that their clients succeed every time.

December 7, 2022 by
Food

Mega Prime’s Prime Kitchen Masterclass Holiday Edition has begun

It’s time to get ready for the most exciting part of the season: food galore, with less than a month till Christmas. As always, Mega Prime, distributed by Mega Global’s newest subsidiary Mega Prime Foods Inc. (MPFI), is available and prepared to be a dependable partner in the kitchen for the cooks of Filipino households in elevating their cuisine on any occasion.

An event to get everyone in the mood for all the cooking and prepping ahead was organized by Mega Prime, a brand that goes beyond products and aims to create more value for the community, this time as part of their holiday edition. This event is anticipated not only by moms but by all passionate cooks.

Celebrity mom and ardent cook Marian Rivera-Dantes, who is also Mega Prime’s brand ambassador and will continue to accompany moms and kitchen enthusiasts on their cooking journey following the renewal of her partnership with Mega Prime, served as the event’s host on December 3 at the Prime Hotel in Quezon City. Chef Hazel Aonuevo, often known as Hazel Cheffy, a TikTok influencer renowned for her delectable cuisine and inventive culinary methods, joined her. I enjoyed the event so much as I learned new easy food tips and recipes to serve delicious foods this holiday season. The event was also graced by the ambassador, no other than Marian Rivera, where she demonstrated and shared ideas with moms that wanted to improve their kitchen preparation using Mega Prime’s products.  

This Kitchen Masterclass also serves as a platform of encouragement for everyone who is passionate about cooking, whose cooking abilities may want to be further expanded, or who simply wants to enjoy the moments created by the cooking experience.  So to make this holiday masterclass extra special, Mega Prime widened its list of invitees to include not just moms, but anyone and everyone who had a love for great cooking. This was evident in the excitement and buzz among in-person and online attendees.

The event started with a Q&A with the media, followed by brand talks and Marian’s partnership renewal. After this, it was time for Marian and Hazel Cheffy to take everyone through another learning experience.

Marian demonstrated her skills in creating a Creamy Macaroni Salad and Fruit Trifle, a simple, easy, and healthy recipe using Mega Prime Tropical Fruit Cocktail that can definitely add color to any holiday spread. She expertly showed everyone how easy it was to put together, while also dispensing holiday tips and sharing her gratitude for her long-term relationship with Mega Prime.

For more experienced cooks and those who want to level up their cooking game, Hazel Cheffy showed how to create Fish Fillet with Christmas Salsa, an elaborate and sumptuous Noche Buena dish made as well with Mega Prime Tropical Fruit Cocktail.  She interactively explained the steps of creating the holiday dish and even shared some video creation tips for those who want to share their cooking skills on social media.

An online sale accompanied the cooking demos on the site, where buyers can enjoy 20% off Mega Prime canned fruits selection and 50% off Mega Prime Nata De Coco plus free shipping and a chance to win a multicooker. Of course, there were also fun games such as the “Corn Game” which online participants excitedly joined while on-site attendees were able to take home holiday presents from the mystery gift portion of the event.

To cap off the festivities was a grand raffle. These holiday celebrations will undoubtedly be enjoyed by attendees with their take-home Mega Prime goodies!

“As a trusted ally of Filipino kitchen enthusiasts, Mega Prime always endeavors to bring new cooking ideas and tips to all those who love cooking, especially during the holidays. This year, we expect Filipinos to resume once again their holiday celebration which means a lot more cooking for the happy reunions ahead. “We hope that through the Prime Kitchen Masterclass, our cooks’ families will have more delicious dishes this Christmas,” said Marvin Tiu Lim, Chief Growth and Development Officer of MPFI.

“We believe that enjoying food is one of the best bonding moments for a family. During mealtimes, families get to share personal and even professional updates about themselves, talk about their plans, and just have a good talk in general. The food itself can be a topic, and what best way to serve delicious meals than to use the wide array of Mega Prime products to level up your dishes”, said Marvin Tiu Lim, Mega Prime Group Product Manager.

With your dependable kitchen companion Mega Prime, enhance your cooking game this holiday season. Visit Mega Prime Foods Inc.’s official website or the page on Facebook for additional information.

December 6, 2022 by
Lifestyle, News

Three interesting ways P&G promotes green initiatives in shopping

In the Philippines, e-commerce has increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the economy benefited from this strong expansion, it also brought up a new issue: more plastic garbage as a result of delivery packages.

With their efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle trash in their business ecosystems, companies like Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines, whose portfolio has been trusted over the years for its premium health care, home care, beauty, and grooming products, contribute to a more sustainable world.

The company’s “Project LESS” sustainability program includes waste reduction strategies for both in-store and online sales.

Here are three ways that P&G promotes more thoughtful consumption:

1. Many of P&G’s products are reducing or replacing packaging. P&G bottles of Herbal Essences’ bio:renew shampoo are made with 25% post-consumer resin (recycled plastic). P&G also eliminated plastic overwrap on Safeguard soap multipacks, replacing them with recycled paper cartons. This reduced 8,500 km of potential plastic waste or one thousand times the length of the Boracay coastline.

P&G Philippines also customized its product bundles packaging by converting laminate-based bellybands and stickers to 100% FSC-certified papers, resulting in reduced bundling material usage and a 380,000 kg reduction in plastic waste.

2. P&G created ready-to-ship bundle containers. Olay produced a “Ship-In-Own-Container” packaging for online purchases. This eliminates the need for additional customization and last-mile packaging materials such as bubble wrap, fillers, and tape.











  • (Olay “Ship-In-Own-Container”)

3. P&G partnered with an eCommerce company to recycle and reuse its cartons for last-mile packaging. Sellers usually protect their products during delivery with excessive amounts of plastic wrap. To address this, P&G launched a regional sustainability partnership with an eCommerce company to recycle and reuse cartons from their Cabuyao plant for last-mile packaging in e-commerce deliveries. Cartons are converted into a honeycomb-like protective wrap which also provides quality delivery insulation, resulting in avoidance and reduction of plastic bubble wrap usage which could have potentially ended up as waste. As of August, P&G has supplied its eCommerce partner with over 4,000 kilograms of cartons for recycling and reuse.












  • (Recycled cartons re-used as last-mile packaging )

P&G is dedicated to developing superior and long-lasting substitutes that are beneficial to the economy, customers, and the environment. P&G Philippines was recently presented with the Sustainability Company of The Year Circle of Excellence Award at the 2022 Asia CEO Awards. The prize honors persons who have made significant environmental advancements and shown leadership and dedication to sustainability.

Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands.

December 6, 2022 by
Lifestyle, News

See what items are on Moira’s Christmas shopping list!

For some people, it might be difficult to find the ideal holiday presents for loved ones. Giving gifts does, however, come with some pressure because we simply want to do what is best for our loved ones.

Filipino singer-songwriter Moira dela Torre shares her Christmas gift suggestions that are excellent for all ages and for every important person in your life whether you’re still searching for the right presents or simply need some inspiration.

Home Credit recently introduced The Great 0% Interest Festival, allowing shoppers to browse products from approximately 10,000 partner retailers nationwide, making it a happier holiday season. Customers have access to more than 50,000 products through Home Credit, all of which are available at 0% interest through January 31, 2023.

Are you ready? Check out what’s in Moira’s shopping list this holiday season!

Gifts for learning and entertainment

Now is the time to reward hard-working children and inaanaks the gadgets they deserve. Gifting them the latest devices can help them not only study hard, but also enjoy little play time in between to maintain that school-life balance. Not to mention, in the new normal way of learning, smartphones, laptops and tablets, and accessories such as noise-canceling headphones have proven to optimize students’ educational experience, whether for physical classes and especially in hybrid learning.

New NBA season just began last month and this means you may find your dads and brothers with their eyes glued on screens. Investing in a high-quality smart TV at home can be an amazing present for sports fans in the household, as the whole family spends their time at home in the spirit of togetherness during the holidays. To top this off, gifting ate or bunso superb-quality Bluetooth speakers lets everyone party or just chill, anytime and anywhere.

Top tech brands to name a few – OPPO, realme, vivo, Samsung, Xiaomi, Acer, Apple, Huawei, and Asus all offer these gadgets that make the perfect study and play buddy. Not to worry, these brands and other Home Credit’s partner stores nationwide are part of the 0% interest festival for the best deal that you can get this season.

Presents for convenience and healthy living

Inverter technology has been quite an innovation that parents fancy for household appliances. Choosing inverter items over traditional appliances helps one save on energy and cost at home. This season of giving, gifting parents the latest appliances that would guarantee convenient living at home will surely have them enjoying the holidays and beyond.

Inverter refrigerator and air-conditioner are top choices for you to consider! As moms love spending time in the kitchen and making snacks for their families, with a cool and cost-efficient refrigerator in place they can keep their grocery foods in a safe storage to ensure the quality of each item.

While you’re at it, why not get an inverter air conditioner for the family so they can enjoy the cool room temperature during family reunions? An air conditioner will definitely be appreciated in a tropical weather country like the Philippines plus it is also environment-friendly and has lower power consumption.

Another important household appliance is owning a good quality washing machine. Give your titas a washing machine to help them save time by just simply putting their clothes on it, turning on the power and choosing their preferred cycle. It is more ideal than doing their laundry manually, a good way to show how you value their convenience.

Home workouts saw an increase in demand during the pandemic. Surprise your fitness enthusiast sibling or significant other by gifting them a punching bag, dumbbells, yoga mat or go big and fulfill their home gym dream by gifting them with an indoor cycling bike or treadmillas a present this Christmas. Having these fitness equipment at home can let them maximize their workouts at home, to keep them fit and healthy.

Get these home appliances and fitness equipment from Home Credit’s retail partners such as SM Appliances, Robinsons Appliances, Abenson, FC Home, Home Along, AllHome, Emcor, and Automatic Centre.

Curated holiday presents for a more personal touch

Looking for a more creative option for holiday gifting? Try creating your very own holiday gift package! For your coworkers who just had a baby, put in some nice items for infants, toys and clothing in a ribbon-tied box for the complete Christmasy feel. And for the BFFs, you can collect some new shades of lipstick, tag along some trendy accessories and perfume in a cute tote bag or basket for a well-thought out present.

Through Home Credit’s Shopping Basket, customers can visit its partner stores and shop for these varieties of goodies that they can curate in bundles for Php 3,000 minimum worth of items. Shoppers can get them through a monthly installment plan now with 0% interest.

More than ever, the Christmas spirit is alive and well. In order to help you celebrate, Home Credit is providing 0% interest on the greatest gifts of your choosing that will make the whole family feel treasured and appreciated.

Hurry! To download the My Home Credit app and take advantage of the finest Christmas discounts and offers, click here. Visit www.homecredit.ph to learn more about the most recent news from Home Credit Philippines. You may also follow the company’s official profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

 

December 5, 2022 by
Food

At the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards, PCPPI receives the Corporate Excellence Award


  • President and CEO Frederick D. Ong honored with Master Entrepreneur Award

At APEA 2022, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) triumphs. Frederick D. Ong, president and CEO of PCPPI, is pictured displaying the organization’s Corporate Excellence Award and his Master Entrepreneur Award from the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2022 with pride. The region’s best company performance toward sustainable growth is acknowledged each year through a recognition program.

For attaining operational and entrepreneurial success, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI), the sole manufacturer of PepsiCo products in the nation, received the Corporate Excellence Award at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2022. The APEA ceremony, which took place on October 20, 2022 in Penang, Malaysia, also gave Frederick D. Ong, president and CEO of PCPPI, the Master Entrepreneur Award. This award recognizes business trailblazers whose tenacious entrepreneurial spirit serves as an example to upcoming leaders.

Since joining PCPPI in 2020, Ong has led the organization in embracing digitization and organizational transformation. He was instrumental in driving the renewal of PCPPI’s go-to-market strategy and the strengthening of its distribution network and expansion of PCPPI’s product portfolio.

PCPPI has also demonstrated its resilience and agility in the face of adversity. Even at the height of the global pandemic, PCPPI remained true to its sustainability commitment with clear focus on developing talent, ensuring profitability, and being responsible stewards of the environment. The organization continued to drive operational efficiencies while ensuring employee well-being. PCPPI also supports health and safety initiatives in the local communities where it operates.

Ong attributed PCPPI’s success to the organization’s initiatives to uphold the ICARE (Integrity and Innovation, Care and Respect, and Excellence and Empowerment) values in how it conducts business and the manner in which employees interact and collaborate.

“Despite recent challenges, PCPPI‘s commitment to our values and our vision remains strong,” said Ong. “We extend our appreciation to the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards for recognizing our contributions to the country’s sustainable growth. These awards motivate us at PCPPI to continue driving business growth without compromise to our commitments to our stakeholders,” he added.

APEA is a regional recognition program spearheaded by non-government organization Enterprise Asia. The annual awards honor organizations and leaders that demonstrate remarkable performance and leadership while remaining true to their social responsibilities.

In addition to the most recent recognition from APEA, Ong was recently selected by the Asia Leaders Awards as one of the Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific. Additionally, PCPPI won the 2022 Golden Globe Tigers Awards for Excellence in the Production of Learning Content and Best Change Management Initiative (for Project SWIFT).

(for the PCPPI’s guide to the new normal, the GREAT Playbook).

Popular beverage brands like Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Milkis, and Aquafina are exclusively produced in the Philippines by PCPPI.

December 4, 2022 by
Food

PCPPI promotes a culture of quality and excellence

The operations of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) are centered on quality control and food safety. Recently, the organization reaffirmed its dedication to upholding excellence in support of PCPPI and PepsiCo’s celebration of World Quality Month in November.

“Customer satisfaction drives our commitment to excellence at PCPPI. We encourage employees to perform beyond expectations in line with our vision to be the country’s leading beverage company,” said PCCPI president and CEO Frederick D. Ong.

At PCPPI, quality is guaranteed by adherence to strict safety rules. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) awarded the Safety Seal Certification to all facilities, confirming that they adhere to the government’s criteria for both public health and workplace safety and health. The efforts of PCPPI to comply with and enforce COVID-19 health requirements were also acknowledged.

Accreditation and Certification

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is among the various organizations conducting regular audits on PCPPI’s facilities. Aside from ensuring compliance to food safety regulations, the FDA reviews PCPPI’s implementation of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and compliance to the provisions of the facilities’ Licenses to Operate.

Currently, six of PCPPI plants have retained their Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) V5.1 through a comprehensive audit by reputable testing, inspection and certification authority SGS in early 2022. PCPPI’s plant in San Fernando, Pampanga also completed the first McDonald’s Social Welfare Accountability (SWA) and Supplier Quality Management System Audit (SQMS).

Quality and Food Safety Training

At PCPPI, development programs are in place to support ongoing learning for employees and business partners. Since 2015, over 1,800 employees and partners have enrolled in Level 1 Capability Building Program courses to broaden their understanding about quality assurance and food safety. Courses include Food Fraud Mitigation, Vulnerability Risk Assessment, and Statistical Process Control.

PCPPI’s pool of PepsiCo-certified site expert trainers have also conducted nearly 5,000 training hours. Certified training leaders have also completed courses focused on improving product quality and productivity.

Fostering Values through Engagement

Regular communication on policy revisions and the exchange of best practices between teams are just two of PCPPI’s measures to strengthen the company’s overall commitment to excellence. Additionally, employees go through refresher training on how to handle consumer feedback in accordance with national rules.

The organization’s focus on ensuring product and service quality goes beyond mere process. PCPPI upholds excellence as one of its core values. “Excellence is a shared responsibility. By holding ourselves accountable to our standards, we aim to continuously inspire our employees to remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering the best value to all our stakeholders,” added Ong.

In this nation, PCPPI is the sole maker of PepsiCo beverages. Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Milkis, Aquafina, and Premier are just a few of the well-known brands that are available here.

December 3, 2022 by