Lifestyle, News

OZAM: Service Options for Filipinos Abroad Are Available on Iskaparate.com’s Canada Portal

With the debut of Ozam, Iskaparate.com, a multi-vendor e-commerce network that links local business owners to a plethora of options through business, marketing, and financial help, has extended its reach into Canada.

Iskaparate.com continues to demonstrate its progressive measures to become a more inclusive institution for all entrepreneurs and customers with its recent press event that provided imaginative insights into its history, distinguishing features, and B2B platform.

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Canada can offer handmade goods to Canadian consumers through Ozam, a Canadian gateway inside Iskaparate.com, if they wish to supplement their day job earnings and save money for their return to the Philippines.

Aside from its typical e-commerce activities, Ozam’s main highlight is its service-focused product line that connects Filipinos abroad to their homeland by enabling users to send gifts, request errands, join live-streamed learning sessions, and connect with the Filipino-Canadian community.

Inaugural Products of Iskaparate Canada

Four flagship product solutions bridge cultural and practical gaps for Filipinos abroad to keep strong and accessible connections to the Philippines.

Ozam Gift

Ozam Gift is an e-gift card available specifically for Filipinos in Canada who want a flexible, cross-border shopping option. Buyers can purchase a card in multiples of CAD 100 to either send them to family and friends back in the Philippines or treat themselves. This gift card can be used to purchase items on the platform.

Users are given spending flexibility as card utilization can be in small portions or all at once. It’s also usable on both Philippine and Canadian storefronts. When used to buy Philippine SKUs, the CAD balance is converted to PHP at the current monthly rate.

Concierge

Iskaparate.com points out the idea of Concierge as stemming from the Filipino term “pakisuyo” which means “favor.” This service is for those who need errands done for them, functioning much like a paid card for personalized tasks. Buyers simply select the service, describe their request, and await confirmation. Within 24 hours, Iskaparate sends a full quote which includes item or service costs and a nominal markup.

Once confirmed, Iskaparate.com’s team takes on the responsibility of fulfilling the errand. It could be organizing rides, hiring a tutor, arranging a small gathering, or simply picking up an item. All completed tasks are accompanied by visual proof to reinforce the trustworthiness that Ozam delivers as it promises.

Ozam Talk

Ozam Talk is a service that gives Filipinos in Canada access to learning opportunities and expert-led discussions across a range of topics. This includes personal finance, food safety, health, and others. These sessions, being presented by professionals from different fields, give practical insights and skills directly from experience. A session may feature senior physicians discussing health conditions, chefs sharing food styling tips, or digital marketers explaining strategies.

Joining from anywhere is easy thanks to its live-streamed sessions scheduled on specific dates. After purchasing, attendees receive a secure link to join. An additional fee secures a personal copy of the entire session.

Ozam Chamber

Ozam Chamber is a service in collaboration with the Philippine Canadian Chamber of Commerce (PCCC), an exclusive channel for Filipinos who want to stay actively involved in community events, networking, and initiatives. Through the Ozam Chamber payment service, users can pay membership dues, event fees, or donations directly on the platform.

The service process is fairly straightforward. After selecting their desired service, users fill in a registration form and proceed to payment. Given its systematic method and attested partnership, members can guarantee smooth access to events, services, and updates from the chamber.

From Local to Global: Iskaparate.com’s Vision for Filipinos Everywhere

Iskaparate.com’s efforts to transition from a regional e-commerce platform to a worldwide service provider are part of their goal to uphold relationships across national boundaries. The changing demands of Filipinos around the world are satisfied by Ozam, and offering culturally appropriate services is easy and accessible no matter where they are.

To learn more, go to www.iskaparate.com

November 25, 2024 by
Lifestyle, News

Iskaparate.com Arranges a Fundraising Campaign to Help Typhoon Victims in Bicol

Iskaparate.com, the first e-commerce platform to support local micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs), has started a fundraising drive to aid impacted families and communities in the wake of the terrible consequences of the recent typhoon that hit Bicol.

Iskaparate.com has teamed up with Simbag sa Pag-Asenso Inc. and the Angat Buhay Foundation, two reputable organizations with a long history of helping Filipino communities in times of need, to offer a prompt and direct solution to the situation’s pressing needs.

Customers can easily send their contributions by purchasing gift checks of a certain amount directly on the platform. The total funds raised through these gift checks will be managed by Angat Buhay and Simbag sa Pag-Asenso, who will use the accumulated proceeds to deliver food, clothing, hygiene products, and other necessities, directly to relief centers in Bicol.

To kickstart the fundraising drive, Iskaparate.com made its own gift check purchase followed by its marketing arm, DTC Promos Inc.

Iskaparate.com wants to make this campaign not just a vital relief effort but also a chance for communities to unite during difficult times, in keeping with the platform’s original goal of supporting local companies and enterprising women. In addition to mobilizing local support, this program aims to support Filipinos living overseas who want to give back and lend a helping hand despite their distance.

To donate, just go to the website and place an order for a gift check.

To learn more, go to www.iskaparate.com.        

November 25, 2024 by
Lifestyle

Get more out of your Christmas festivities with Digido’s Ho-ho-holiday Extravaganza raffle promotion

Prizes include PHP 30,000 cash, SM Gift Passes and Lazada Gift Cards.

With its Ho-ho-holiday Extravaganza lottery promotion, Digido, a multi-awarded digital lending platform, is happy to give its borrowers the chance to elevate their Christmas festivities.

Prizes consist of SM Gift Passes, Lazada Gift Cards and PHP 30,000 cash for one winner.

The seasonal deal is available to both new and returning customers who successfully apply for a new loan between November 14 and December 11, 2024.

Digido’s official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/digidoph/) will use the clients’ Lifetime IDs to announce the giveaway winners.

With Digido’s First Loan For Free program, new borrowers can get up to PHP 4,000 with no interest, while returning customers can get a regular personal loan up to PHP 25,000. It is accessible via Lazada Loans, its main website, digido.ph, and its applications on Google Play and the iOS App Store.

Commenting on the promotion, Digido business development manager Rose Arreco said: “It’s no secret that Filipinos are big on the significance of Christmas and festive celebrations. Through this promotion, we wanted to give back to our clients by helping during the holiday rush and have a role in their Noche Buenas, get-togethers and gift-giving events. We are incredibly grateful to them for trusting our services this year and are eager to remain their financial partner in the years to come.”

Services under the Digido platform are financed by Digido Finance Corp. with SEC Registration No. 202003056 and Certificate of Authority No. 1272.

Digido’s trusted services have been lauded by the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards, International Finance Awards, World Business Outlook Awards, International Business Magazine Awards, Pan Finance Awards, The Global Economics Awards, the Global Banking & Finance Review and the Global Financial Market Review.

November 25, 2024 by
Lifestyle, News

A Two-Decade Tradition of Dream-Building: SMDC’s Journey to Building The Good Life

Bloom Residences in Paranaque is one testament to SMDC’s commitment to building homes that bring Filipino families together and give them a taste of The Good Life.

SM Development Corporation (SMDC) has always been a dream-builder for Filipinos, not just a real estate firm. As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, SMDC looks back on 20 years of building houses, changing neighborhoods, and enabling Filipinos from all walks of life to realize their dream of homeownership. In keeping with the Sy family’s goal of empowering people by providing them with access to high-quality living, SMDC has constructed more than 183,000 residential units around the Philippines as of the end of 2023.

In addition to helping Filipino families, SMDC is continuing to work toward its goal of improving the lives of people. This plan of obtaining a decent life is their growing desire, as we have seen in the ever-changing growth of SMDC. The idea of having a place of residence or a condominium of my own makes me very happy. In addition to being a wise investment, I stand to gain from it over time.

Living the Good Life

Leading the charge today is Jessica Bianca Sy, Vice President and Head of Design, Innovation, and Strategy at SMDC, who is ensuring that SMDC’s vision evolves to meet the needs of the future. With a focus on sustainable living, Jessica’s leadership emphasizes creating communities where Filipinos can thrive for generations. “We’re not just building homes,” she shares. “We’re building sustainable communities where families can thrive for years to come, where every Filipino can live the life they deserve.”

For two decades, SMDC has been building sustainable communities all over the Philippines. Style Residences in Iloilo City is its first development in the Visayas.

Legacy in Motion

The story of SMDC is one of legacy and long-term vision. It all began with Henry Sy Sr., whose commitment to providing quality footwear for Filipinos laid the groundwork for something much bigger. Henry Sy Jr. then took this vision further by focusing on creating a nation of homeowners, ensuring Filipinos could enjoy stability and pride through homeownership.

Prime location, high investment returns – Sail Residences at MOA offers thriving, sustainable living by SMDC.

Jessica Bianca Sy carries on this tradition today by striving to give every Filipino the chance to enjoy the “Good Life” in a community that was developed with sustainability in mind. “Our focus is not just creating spaces for people to live in,” says Jessica, “but spaces where they can form enduring relationships, build their dreams, and experience the Good Life.”

Next Stop: The Future

From high-rises to mid-rises to house-and-lot developments, SMDC has it all for discerning Filipino buyers. Cheerful Homes 2 offers a horizontal development with SMDC’s signature sustainable community features.

In the future, SMDC is still dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and diversity. With a persistent emphasis on developing thriving communities that represent the evolving needs of contemporary Filipinos, the future is bright. As the business develops, it becomes evident that SMDC’s goal of giving people places to live, grow, and prosper—rather than merely houses—will continue for many generations to come.

November 25, 2024 by
Lifestyle

Mav Strive PH Introduces a Game-Changing Collection of Premium Bags and Office Essentials

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.

Kingsman’s Wallet: Sophistication Meets Innovation

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.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mavstrive

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavstrive/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mavstrive
 

November 23, 2024 by
Beauty

Dear Self Aesthetic & Wellness Center Opens 12th Branch in Pasig City

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.

November 23, 2024 by
Automotive

With Toyota’s car leasing solution, KINTO One, enjoy hassle-free vehicle ownership

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.

Examine Kinto One Leasing Options Now:

  • Visit Our Website: Learn more about our leasing options and find the perfect vehicle for you at www.toyota-mobilitysolutions.ph/kinto-one.
  • Call Us: Speak directly with our leasing experts at 0927-523-6992 for personalized assistance and answers to your questions.
  • Email Us: Reach out to us at [email protected] for more information or to schedule a consultation.
November 22, 2024 by
Food

“YAKULT LADIES: Defenders of Health” is the theme of this years YAKULT’s 46th National Dealers Convention

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.

Yakult really works!

November 22, 2024 by
Food, News

Cebu City will host the 2024 Eat Well, Live Well Youth Summit!

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.

To learn more, visit www.ajinomoto.com.
 

November 22, 2024 by
Food, News

The Jollibee Group has won the Corporate Governance Award for the third year in a row

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.

November 21, 2024 by