Author: WILMAR NICOLAS DULDULAO

  • The Colorful Mark of a True Industry Leader

    The Colorful Mark of a True Industry Leader

    Filipinos remember Sinclair for its infamous advertisement in the 80s and 90s that inspired more people to make home improvements by themselves. The term do-it-yourself or DIY became synonymous with the brand’s catchphrase “Sinclair it!” that established the brand as a household name over the past decades.

    Over the past years, Sinclair remains true to its vision of providing premium quality paint products for millions of families and establishments around the world. With the rise of technological advancements and as the market for construction development remains competitive, Sinclair is marking its return to the local market with a broader and more advanced selection of products that provide beauty, durability, affordability, and eco-friendly solution suit for every Pinoy home.

    The New Generation of Sinclair

    With the reopening of the local market, Sinclair’s timely return will fire up the local competition with its latest premium products that continue the legacy that it started.

    Aside from its Traditional or Classic Paint selection that made Sinclair one of the world’s pioneer and trusted brands, Sinclair highlights its innovation with its modern technology paint system, from oil-based to water-based paint and universal colorants.

    “We’re delighted to bring back the brand that provided beauty, protection, and comfort to many Filipinos over the past years. With Sinclair’s new line of products – from oil-based to water-based – customers can assure continued premium quality products that will last for a long time while keeping the environment safe and sound,” Mr. Derick Tan, Founder, and CEO of Magna Prime Chemical Technologies, Inc., the company that manufactures Sinclair in the Philippines.

    Sinclair’s new generation of paint products highlights its waterproofing innovation that made the paint system more economical, easier to apply, and durable. Inspired by the beauty and long-lasting capability of nature, these new generation paints are made suitable for the tropical weather system in the Philippines on top of the climate change we’re experiencing:

    Natica Waterproofing Paint – Inspired by the abundant marine shells in the Philippines, this waterproofing paint possesses marine shells’ thick and smooth features that represent durability and protection. Made of modified pure acrylic paint, this latest innovation of Sinclair is used as a water-proofer, primer, sealer, and top coat making it more cost-efficient than the traditional method of waterproofing and painting exterior walls.

    Armadillo Polyurethane Paint – inspired by the New World placental mammal, this Armadillo Polyurethane Paint is the first water-based PU Paint in the Philippines takes pride in being a tough and flexible paint just like an armadillo skin. Recommended to use for high-rise buildings to avoid frequent repainting or costly paint over because of its durability.

    Tamago Cleanable Interior Paint – Sinclair’s take on the sheen of an egg – or Tamago (卵/玉子) in the Japanese language – is made to provide a sleeker yet manageable look for home and establishment’s interiors. Made to provide a clean and cleanable look, its simple yet calming effect is achieved with its balance of flat and glossy while protecting your walls or hiding wall imperfections.

    Taro Silicone Paint – Is the first silicone paint in the country. With the wet season taking over almost half of the year in the Philippines, rainwater has become one of the main reasons why paint fails to protect many homes and establishments. With Sinclair’s Taro Silicone Paint, families and establishments can have peace of mind any season due to its impregnating capabilities. Impregnation happens when the paint penetrates through the pores of the substrate thus enhancing its adhesion. It also has high-performance formula creating high-vapor permeability that allows water vapor to escape from the surface, avoiding the build-up of algae and fungus that cause paint to peel off. This paint is suitable for structures located in highlands, beside seashores, and areas where wall moisture is present.

    More Options to Choose From

    Aside from the New Generation paints, Sinclair also levels up its Classic Paint selection which ranges from oil-based to water-based paints that provide equal beauty and protection to various surfaces.

    Ligno – this waster-based wood primer is ideal for priming, sealing, and filling wooden substrates that help prevent tannins and stains. An eco-friendly product, this paint has low odor, low volatile organic compounds, and is non-toxic.

    Rhino – for those metal surfaces, this Sinclair water-based metal primer and top coat provide a two-in-one purpose that saves time and money. This paint has excellent corrosion resistance for indoor and outdoor applications, ideal for new or weathered galvanized metal, steel, and aluminum roofing surfaces, properly prepared or treated ferrous metal, garages and fences, machines and industrial equipment, pipelines, and tanks.

    Cascara – for multi-surface paint, the Sinclair Cascara is an eco-friendly, high-gloss, low-odor, water-based paint ideal as a topcoat for wood, metal, and concrete on interior and exterior areas.

    Sinclair is also sparking more colors to its Filipino customer through its colorants products that are made to provide good color retention without losing the glossiness of the base paint. Along with its New Generation paints, Sinclair is also launching Chameleon Colorant, which is dubbed as the universal colorant that gives accurate blend and color preference. Chameleon Colorants are specially formulated using special types of chemicals and pigments to ensure that they can blend homogenously either with water-based, solvent-based or epoxy-based type of paints.

    “With more Filipinos enjoying DIY home projects, Sinclair paint products that are highly recommended by professionals are made to spark creativity and freedom, while providing protection, peace of mind, and value to Pinoy’s hard work and money,” Mr. Tan concluded.

    Left to Right: Local Business Line Manager – DKSH Phils, Inc and PAPM Secretary General- Mr. Diosdado Cheng President: Fedchem Manufacturing & Distribution Inc./ Vice President: Mayon Industrial Corporation and President: Philippine Association of Paint Manufacturers Inc. : President Charlie Kwa CEO and Founder of Magna Prime Chemical Technologies Inc. and Construction Chemical Specialist – Mr. Derrick Tan Chief of Finance of Magna Prime Chemical Technologies Inc. – Ms. Sabrina Tan

    The return of Sinclair Paint in the Philippine market was officiated during the PHILCONSTRUCT 2022. For more details about Sinclair’s products, you may visit https://www.magnaprime.com.ph/product-category/sinclair.

    Reference:

    Lariza Garcia

  • Win Gold and more exciting treats at Shopee’s Mega Pamasko Sale

    Win Gold and more exciting treats at Shopee’s Mega Pamasko Sale

    Expect big things this 11.11 and 12.12 with Shopee’s ‘Shop to Win Gold’ promo, a caroling challenge with Jose Mari Chan, and many more.

    MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Gear up for a dash of holiday fun as Shopee gives users a great deal of exciting prizes this 11.11 and 12.12. From a chance to Win Gold or a year’s supply of essentials, to a caroling challenge with Shopee Christmas ambassador Jose Mari Chan, and a wider assortment of mas mura deals, here are a few things that shoppers can look forward to at Shopee’s Mega Pamasko Sale:

    1. Win gold, groceries, or electricity when you shop on Shopee

    Welcome Christmas with bigger, brighter prizes at Shopee’s ‘Shop to Win Gold’ promo. Claim your unique lucky code when you shop until November 11 for a chance to win either a gold bar, a year’s worth of groceries from Procter & Gamble and Rebisco, or subsidy for a year’s worth of electricity. Stream the grand draw via Shopee Live on November 12 and see if you’re one of the 12 lucky winners who brings home gold or a year-long supply of groceries or electricity.

    2. Win ₱10,000 and get a chance to sing with Jose Mari Chan 

    Channel your inner Jose Mari Chan and let your inner idol shine at Shopee’s caroling challenge. Form a group with your best buds or be a daring soloist and record a 30-second video singing your favorite Christmas carol for a chance to interact with Shopee Christmas ambassador Jose Mari Chan on Shopee Live and  win ₱10,000 via ShopeePay. 

    Fans of Jose Mari Chan can also check out his golden rendition of the Mas Mura Sa Shopee jingle on Shopee’s latest TVC. Visit Shopee’s official pages on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to stay updated on the most exciting content featuring the beloved Christmas icon. 

    3. Play Spin & Win to win appliances from American Heritage 

    Shopee and American Heritage are also treating lucky users with a chance to spruce up their homes with brand-new appliances. From November 5 to December 11, shoppers can test their luck by playing Spin & Win’s Home Makeover Raffle and see if they stand a chance to win up to ₱500,000 worth of American Heritage prizes. Users just need to spin the wheel on the Shopee Prizes page in the Shopee app and collect as many golden tickets daily. Winners will be drawn on December 12, where a total of 11 winners can win up to ₱11,000 worth of American Heritage discount vouchers. 

    4. Get up to ₱2,000,000 Worth of Prizes with ShopeePay

    More prizes can be won on Shopee’s Mega Pamasko Sale as ShopeePay hands out exclusive deals and exciting raffle prizes worth up to ₱2 Million this 11.11. Users who send at least ₱50 to any mobile number or Shopee user can play the Lucky Draw and get a chance to win 5% off load vouchers, ₱1,000 off on bills payment or up to ₱10,000 cash prize. Each transfer and Lucky Draw transaction also earns users a raffle entry to win any of these Samsung products: a Galaxy S22, a Galaxy Tab S8 or a Galaxy Flip4. 

    5. Shop and get mas mura discounts from your favorite brands

    Stock up on go-to essentials or get a headstart on your holiday shopping at mas mura prices from leading brands like OPPO, Uni-care Hygienic Products Inc., Infinix, Unilever Beauty, realme, Johnson & Johnson, Enfagrow, Garnier, Maybelline and L’Oreal Paris. Visit and follow their official Shopee stores to know more about their latest promos this 11.11. 

    Win gold this Christmas and experience holiday shopping like no other. Download the Shopee app from leading app stores and visit https://shopee.ph/m/11-11 for more details. 

    REFERENCE:

    China Villanueva

    Shopee | Marketing | Public Relations (Brands and Consumer)

  • Baby Dove Rich Moisture

    Baby Dove Rich Moisture

    Mother’s best. She really knows how to understand and take care of baby’s hygiene from hair to toe as part of baby’s growth of healthy hair, scalp and skin in every single day.

    Baby Dove hair to baby wash rich moisture is created with hypoallergenic formulas and fragrances designed for baby skin that provides gentle care and helps to moisture bay’s skin, keeping it soft, smooth and hydrated.

    You may explore the Baby Dove Ric Moisture recommended for the best bay soap and soap for baby sensitive skin.

  • Cetaphil Baby promotes the right foundation for baby’s healthy start

    Cetaphil Baby promotes the right foundation for baby’s healthy start

    Raising a healthy child is mom’s ultimate achievement. As a mom, you are constantly worried about your baby’s development; you would like them to experience new things, but you are also afraid of what these new things can bring. Thankfully, moms have the healthy pillars to help them as they raise their kids and navigate the world of motherhood. Interconnected with each other, these pillars are integral during the first steps of a baby’s development, making sure that they’re all set as moms nurture them.

    Cetaphil Baby advocates the Four Healthy Pillars: Healthy Food, Healthy Play, Healthy Sleep, and Healthy Skin. Each pillar is important for baby’s health and development, and skin is such an important part of their overall health, because it will protect them throughout their life.

    Cetaphil Baby offers moms the best way to give babies the right foundation for healthy skin by supporting its development as it matures from its earliest stages onward. Moms can find peace and assurance that they can keep their baby’s skin protected now and in the future.

    Cetaphil Baby products are clinically proven to respect, maintain & improve the structure of even the most sensitive skin, supporting baby skin’s natural development. It has been tested and approved by experts because of its gentle, hypoallergenic formulation that contains skin-barrier building ingredients like glycerin and panthenol, and other natural ingredients like chamomile, shea butter, almond oil, aloe vera, and calendula to keep baby’s skin soft, smooth and protected.

    Cetaphil Baby offers even more gentle products suited for sensitive skin

    Cetaphil Baby currently has two ranges: the Classic Line and the newly launched Calendula range. Included in the Classic Line are: the Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo, a tear-free 2-in-1 hair and body formula that gently cleanses your baby’s delicate skin and hair, leaving it soft and clean.

    For those looking for moisturizing goodness, the Cetaphil Baby Moisturising Bath & Wash is enriched with ⅓ baby lotion to care for even the most delicate skin protecting it against dryness.

    The Cetaphil Baby Shampoo is a gentle caring formula enriched with chamomile to restore natural skin protection for a healthy scalp, while the Cetaphil Baby Gentle Cleansing Bar is ideal for teaching babies about hygiene as moms give them independence and the responsibility of caring for themselves with simple tasks like handwashing.

    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion is enriched with shea butter that soothes, nourishes, and keeps the baby’s skin hydrated for up to 24 hours.

    The new Cetaphil Baby range contains calendula extract that has been used for many centuries due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and includes Cetaphil Baby Wash and Shampoo, 2-in-1 formula that smoothens, softens, and improves skin texture. It is specifically designed to be used from head to toe daily.

    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion with Organic Calendula is especially helpful for the skin barrier of sensitive skin, providing 24 hours of skin moisturization.

    Finally, for babies experiencing rough skin patches in cheeks, knees, elbow areas, or under those chubby folds, the best suited product is the Cetaphil Baby With Organic Calendula Advanced Protection Cream, which helps reduce the feeling of discomfort and irritation and provides long-lasting irritation for up to 24 hours.

    To complement the existing lines, Cetaphil Baby also introduced its latest product: the Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wipes. This new product gently cleanses and moisturizes baby’s delicate skin and is made from 100% plant derived fabric. Made with natural ingredients like aloe vera and Vitamin E it helps prevent baby’s skin from drying out, making Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wipes ideal for face and body use of baby’s delicate skin.

    REFERENCE;

    Lariza Garcia

  • Federal Land holds spooky Halloween fun at the Bay Area

    Federal Land holds spooky Halloween fun at the Bay Area

    Are you looking for spooktacular activities for the kids over the weekend?

    Federal Land Inc. is inviting both kids and kids at heart to join the Halloween festivities happening on October 29 and 30 at Metro Park’s Blue Bay Walk and Met Live in Pasay City.

    Candies and treats are up for grabs at Blue Bay Walk and Met Live as different mall establishments swing open its doors for kids to enjoy the spooky season.

    “The Bay Area is about to get spirited! We are super thrilled to organize different activities to give kids the most awesome time this Halloween weekend. Admission is free, so be sure to drop by,” said Federal Land Commercial Development Head Mylene del Rosario.

    For those who are joining in the fun, you may proceed to The Spine at Blue Bay Walk on Saturday, October 29 and the Atrium of Met Live on Sunday, October 30 to register and get your stamp card to participate in the events.

    Various brands will be sponsoring exciting treats that you wouldn’t want to miss. Games, arts and crafts, KPop-themed photo booth, and a lot more await participants. The Halloween activities for both malls will start at 3PM until 5PM.

    Everyone is encouraged to be in their best costume for a chance to bring home more goodies. Halloween-themed sling bag will also be given away to the first few kids to finish the trip to all the booths.

    Metro Park is Federal Land’s 36-hectare master-planned community at Pasay City’s Manila Bay Area. It offers resort-style residential condominiums, delectable dining options, chic retail hubs, exciting weekend events, and a convenient office environment against the backdrop of the Manila Bay sunset.

    REFERENCE:

    Lariza Garcia

  • Get ready to find out “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 grand champions

    Get ready to find out “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 grand champions

    Make no mistake about it. The tough preliminary is over and done with, same with the tougher semifinals stage.

    Now, the remaining contestants will experience the toughest part of the competition that will beat all the other stages as “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 enters the Grand Finals, the pinnacle of the competition. Here, the best among the best will be crowned the “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 grand winner.

    And from the thousands of auditionees and the 30 semi-finalists who battled it out to know who would march through to the grand finals, only nine contestants (or three grand finalists for each category, whether Ballad, Acoustic, or Rock) remain.

    The Top 3 Grand Finalists for “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 under the “Ballad” (#HeartsAtHome) category are:

    ● Easter Joy Parsacala

    ● Rachell Laylo

    ● Redemptor Nuestro

    For the “Acoustic” (#FreshVibes) category, those who made it to the Grand Finals are:

    ● Kirby Cruz

    ● Izay Acoustic

    ● Jaworksi Sison

    And finally, the Top 3 grand finalists who will do a sing-off for the “Rock” (#EpicRock) category are:

    ● Genriel Diaz

    ● Vic Robinson

    ● Anne Ferrer

    Each of the grand finalists will go for the throat to determine who among them is the best in their respective categories. And their battles are made even more arduous with a more stringent judging criteria. Each contestant will be judged based on Voice Quality at 35%, Creativity also at 35%, and Stage Presence with 20%. Netizens will also have a say in the judging as 10% of the grand finalists’ scores will come from Online Votes.

    After the rigorous judging, only 1 grand finalist for each category will remain standing and will be declared grand champion for their category in this year’s “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2.

    So, remember the date: October 31, 2022, which is just a few days away when the Grand Finals of “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 will be streamed live and the grand champions for each of the categories will be known. The grand champion from each category will win P50,000 worth of cash and products plus a major recording deal with Ivory Music, one of the country’s biggest independent record labels. The 2nd and 3rd Runners Up for each of the categories won’t go home empty handed for they will win P30,000 and P15,000, respectively.

    And just like all the other stages, voting for your winner is easy. Make sure your votes include the official hashtag “#YSOE2022Grand_NAME” on all comments so that your vote will be counted.

    “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 is organized by Taiwan Excellence, with premier brands Aromase Philippines, Asus, and Predator Gaming as sponsors, with Ivory Music as music partner.

    Major brand partners include Acer Philippines, Annie’s Way 安妮絲薇果凍面膜第一品牌, FECA PH, Johnson Fitness Philippines, LUFTQI空氣淨化專家, Transcend Philippines, Zyxel.ph, Dacian, and Tatung.

    Don’t forget to like and follow Taiwan Excellence on its social media accounts:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaiwanExcellence.ph
    Instagram: @taiwanexcellence_ph

    REFERENCE:

    Richard C. Mamuyac

  • What spending Christmas Eve with Jose Mari Chan would look like

    What spending Christmas Eve with Jose Mari Chan would look like

    In the Philippines, the name Jose Mari Chan is synonymous to Christmas as he takes over radios, shows, and our hearts during the holiday season. But have you ever wondered how the Filipinos Christmas icon spends his own Christmas Eve? Here’s how Shopee’s Christmas Ambassador Jose Mari Chan would host a pleasant Noche Buena with family and friends.  

    Picture this: You’re surrounded by your loved ones, sharing stories with one another. Classic Christmas songs are playing from a Vintage Record Player, blending nicely with the laughter of your friends and family. Because Tito Joe goes the extra mile to keep everyone comfortable, Knitted Blankets are placed on the sofas, so you can snuggle and get cozy while waiting for dinner to be served. 

    Now it’s time for dinner as Tito Joe invites everyone to join him in the dining area. The holiday spirit fills the room, with cute Snowman Home Decor adorning the shelves. The dining table looks festive, with reindeer-inspired Christmas Chair Covers making you feel even more cheerful. 

    Delicious food is served on the dining table, with hearty Christmas staples like roast chicken, lechon, pancit and more. You start off by helping yourself to some cold cuts, delectable choices of cheese, and fresh fruits that are beautifully placed on an elegant Engraved Charcuterie Board. For drinks, a citrusy blend made with a Juicer compliments your hearty meal, and helps cleanse your palate for dessert. 

    After the lovely dinner, you gather once again at the living room but this time, Tito Joe surprises everyone with an impromptu performance. Ready as always, he starts to belt out his iconic “Christmas in our Hearts” song. While Tito Joe is singing, a Portable Microphone is passed around the room, giving others a chance to sing along with him. As everyone joins in, your heart feels a sense of warmth and joy, as the room gets filled with song and laughter. 

    Finally, you’re back at the spot you were earlier, snuggled by the warm knitted blanket. To finish the night and while waiting for 12AM to strike, a hot batch of coffee made from a French Press is served to everyone. To complete the Christmas experience, the coffee is in a cute Christmas-themed Coffee Mug, capping the night of holiday glee and fun. 

    Host your own Christmas Eve party like Jose Mari Chan by getting all the holiday items listed on Shopee

    REFERENCE:

    China Villanueva

    Shopee | Marketing | Public Relations (Brands and Consumer)

  • THE SUPER AMERICAN CIRCUS PERFORMS IN MANILA THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON

    THE SUPER AMERICAN CIRCUS PERFORMS IN MANILA THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON

    Family bonding made awesome at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

    This Christmas, Filipino families can finally go out of their homes after two years of pandemic lockdown to enjoy and be amazed at the world-famous Super American Circus, coming to the Philippines on December 21, 2022 until January 8, 2023, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Newport World Resorts in Pasay City.

    Families will be in for a marvelous two-hour treat with what is dubbed as the biggest ensemble of live one-ring circus today. The Super American Circus puts together an incredible array of performers whose acts earned standing ovations all over the world. Some of them were winners of the prestigious world-class talent search America’s Got Talent.

    The Super American Circus is a modern one-ring circus that will showcase acts that will excite and delight Filipino family members and barkadas of all ages. Witness thrilling acts like the motorcycle team in the Globe of Danger, the amazing Sky Wheel, the High Flying Motorcycle, life challenging aerialists, beautiful aerial ballerinas, and amazing jugglers that will happily keep you hanging on the edge of your seats.

    The Super American Circus is produced by Global Entertainment Productions. Its President and CEO Mr. Cornell “Tuffy” Nicholas is also the show’s ringmaster. “Tuffy” comes from a family with extensive circus history. His father “Count Nicholas” was the lead Ringmaster extraordinaire of the traveling Ringling Brothers circus. Tuffy was actually born on the Sarasota stop of the Ringling Brothers Traveling Circus. The Nicholas’s raised their three children on-the-road and Tuffy grew up amongst some of the world’s most famous performers and celebrities. Under the careful eye of the Count, he became a great performer mastering a variety of different acts and skills. He made his first appearance as an honorary ringmaster on a main-street float alongside his proud father at the ripe old age of 3.

    For more than 35 years now, Mr. Nicholas has been a successful producer and promoter of circuses, concerts, festivals and sporting events around the world. As president and CEO since 2000, he has produced over 5,000 performances around the World – Moscow State Circus, Modern American Circus, International All-Star Circus are just a few of Mr. Nicholas’s productions. In 2005 he produced Cirque Hawaii, a multi-million-dollar, state of the art, permanent theatrical spectacular, that showcased the award-winning talent of over 35 performers from around the world and thrilled Hawaiian audiences.

    An incredible show like Super American Circus deserves an equally incredible venue. The Newport Performing Arts Theater is located at the center of Newport World Resorts, Newport Boulevard, Newport City, Pasay (across NAIA Terminal 3). A regular venue for patrons of the Philippine theater arts, the Newport Performing Arts Theater has been the venue of choice for a host of major concerts, plays, musicals, exclusive productions, and more. TV audiences may also recognize the Newport Performing Arts Theater as the venue of the highly popular reality television singing competition, The Voice of the Philippines. The Newport Performing Arts Theater was designed by prominent Hong Kong-based interior design expert Joseph Sy, which won him the coveted 2011 Perspective Awards-Certificate of Excellence and the 2011 Asia Pacific Interior Design Silver Award. The Newport Performing Arts Theater also earned the distinction of being BroadwayWorld Philippines’ Best Theatrical Venue for 2011, and was one of the top six contenders in the Leisure and Entertainment class of the Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards.

    The Super American Circus production in the Philippines is made possible in partnership with Newport World Resorts and SGE Productions. The good news of Super American Circus’ coming to the Philippines’ was launched to the Philippine press community on October 18, 2022 at the Golden Bay Restaurant, Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City. It was hosted by Cerah’s Hernandez Co, a former DJ at Monster RX FM and is not a content creator and event host.

    The Super American Circus will have performances at 3pm and 8pm beginning December 21, 2022. Tickets are available at SM Tickets in these prices: Php5,000, Php4,000, Php2,000 and Php1,000.

    REFERENCE:

    Lariza Garcia