Category: Advocacy

  • SMAC Program Membership and Features

    SMAC Program Membership and Features

    Who else want to avail the SMAC Program Membership? Individuals aged 18 and above can qualify for a SMAC membership.

    If you are interested of becoming part of the SMAC Program, please consider the following two ways on how you can be part of the SMAC Program:

    1. In-store: Purchase a SMAC (blue) physical card at any select SM Retail store for Php200. (subject to change without prior notice)

    2. Online: Visit the SMAC website at www.smac.ph or download the SMAC&SHOP app from the App Store or Google Play Store to get a Virtual SMAC Start.

    The SMAC Virtual Card is the digital counterpart of a physical SMAC Start, SMAC, or SMAC Prestige Card. All members who registered for an online account will be given a SMAC Virtual Card.

    You can use the SMAC (blue) physical card or SMAC Virtual Card to earn SMAC points of purchases at SM Retail stores and there’s no minimum purchase amount required to earn SMAC points.

    SMAC Points can be used to pay for your purchases at SM Retail stores and no minimum amount is required to start using those SMAC Points. Besides, you can transfer your points to another SMAC Start, SMAC or SMAC Prestige Account.

    Get your SMAC this day if you want a rewarding experience every time you shop. Through SMAC, you get to shop with points, get discounts, and enjoy freebies with brands that fit your lifestyle. Whenever you’re shopping for your fashion staples or beauty essentials, stocking up on grocery needs, or even furnishing your home, you can SMAC it this day & beyond.

    Currently, I’m registered with the SMAC Virtual Card.

    For more details about the SMAC, please refer the link: https://digiweb.smac.ph/smac

  • Google re-index of URLs Using the URL Inspection tool

    Google re-index of URLs Using the URL Inspection tool

    URL Inspection tool is a method you can use to request that Google re-index your page if you’ve recently added or made changes to a page on your site.

    In reference with Google, to request a crawl of individual URLs, use the URL Inspection tool. You must be an owner or full user of the Search Console property to be able to request indexing in the URL Inspection tool.

    The URL Inspection tool will direct you to Welcome to Google Search Console. To start, select property type Domain (All URL across all subdomains, all URls across https and requires DNS verification). Enter domain or subdomain, then click CONTINUE.

  • Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc.’s (CCBPI) Tapon-to-Ipon: Basta Klaro, Panalo!

    Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc.’s (CCBPI) Tapon-to-Ipon: Basta Klaro, Panalo!

    Who else want to trade in your used clear PET plastic bottles for Coca-Cola products?

    Coca-Cola’s mission to refresh the Philippines and make a positive impact in the diverse communities and beyond.

    Coca-Cola Philippines has been engaging closely with various communities nationwide through the Tapon-to-Ipon: Basta Klaro, Panalo! PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle collection and recycling program. Every diverse persons in the diverse community has a story to tell or share about inspiring stories of collective community action as we pursue our goal of building a world without waste.

    Tapon to Ipon: Basta Klaro, Panalo! is Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc.’s (CCBPI) nationwide collection program for used clear PET plastic bottles of any brand. The goal is to direct all collected bottles to PETValue Philippines for recycling.

    How to participate?

    Together with Coca-Cola network of MSMEs (sari-sari stores, distributors and wholesalers), they set-up Tapon to Ipon collection store hubs across the country to collect used clear PET plastic bottles, regardless of brand.

    Polyethylene terephthalate or PET is a form of polyster used to make packaging for food and beverages, and many other consumer products. PET is 100% recyclable an is one of the most sustainable materials for packaging!

    Plastic bottles that can be exchanged via Tapon to Ipon:

    1. PET-CLASSIFIED BEVERAGE BOTTLE – any beverage brand drinking bottle with ♲.
    2. CLEAN – no residue, no dirt, no smell.
    3. CLEAR – colorless and transparent.
    4. DRY – No remaining liquid inside.

    DRINK and be sure to empty your bottle.

    CRUSH your bottle and seal with cap.

    RECYCLE your bottle by dropping them off at our booth or collection hubs.

    Acceptable criteria for PET bottles that should be separated from other plastics.

    Tapon to Ipon: Basta Klaro, Panalo is Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc.’s (CCBPI) nationwide collection program for post-consumer clear PET plastic bottles of any brand. Their goal is for all collected bottles to ultimately end up in PETValue Philippines.

    PETValue Philippines is the country’s pioneering food grade bottle-to-bottle recycling facility and CCBPI’s joint venture with Indorama Ventures – a global sustainable chemical company.

    Let’s continue working together of Coca-Cola’s global World Without Waste commitment this day & beyond. #WorldWithoutWaste! #TaponToIpon #BastaKlaroPanalo

    Reference & Media Contact:

    Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc.

    Ashleigh Lavezares

    Media and Influencer Relations Associate

    Ardent Communications, Inc.

    (63+) 906 406 8711 | Facebook

  • VEA ECO FARM FOOD PRODUCTS at 28th Partuat Ti Kailokuan Trade Fair

    VEA ECO FARM FOOD PRODUCTS recently joined as one of the Exhibitors from Solsona, Ilocos Norte at 28th Partuat Ti Kailokuan Trade Fair: ‘a showcase of Ilocano craft, creativity and ingenuity’, held on December 11 – 15, 2024 at Aurora Park, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.

    During the event, VEA ECO FARM FOOD PRODUCTS showcased the VEA ECO FARM’s 100% Natural Premium & Pure SPICED BANAGAR BANANA VINEGAR, an Ilocano spiced vinegar recipe used for cooking or seasoning of your cuisine, recipe or food in every day living.

    The 28th Partuat Ti Kailokuan Trade Fair was organized by Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) – Ilocos Norte, supported by Bagong Pilipinas and other LGUs of Ilocos Norte, Philippines.

  • Coca-Cola Foodmarks Philippines Advocate Tourism and Uplift the Livelihood in the Diverse Communities

    The creation of Coca-Cola Foodmarks Philippines is with a purpose to advocate Tourism and Uplift the Livelihood in the Diverse Communities. Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Philippines have the intention to Refresh the Filipinos and making a difference in the Philippines in every diverse communities and beyond.

    Coca-Cola Foodmarks Philippines advocates the diverse persons in the diverse communities in every diverse nations and beyond, to discover the best-kept favorites, uncover rich, flavorful stories, and diverse recipes through the Coca-Cola Foodmarks.

    Coca-Cola Foodmarks Philipines has recently unveiled Coca-Cola Foodmarks Vigan, the first Coca-Cola Foodmarks in North Luzon of the Philippines. The launch of Coca-Cola Foodmarks Vigan was held on December 10, 2024 at Cafe Evelyn in La Casa Blanca Vigan Hotel, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.

    Currently, Coca-Cola Foodmarks Philippines had established Coca-Cola Foodmarks Binondo, Coca-Cola Foodmarks Iloilo and Coca-Cola Foodmarks Boracay to discover the best kept favorites of the Coca-Cola Foodmarks near you.

    The Philippines was Coca-Cola’s first market in Asia to begin local bottling operations and Coca-Cola continues to Go Beyond Good *GOBEYONDGOOD as a business by continuously supporting safe water access programs in over 250 communities, empowering around 250,000 women entrepreneurs through training and peer mentoring, and accelerating packaging collections and recycling under its global World Without Waste initiative.

    Department of Trade & Industry (DTI), Coca-Cola and partners has roll out Tatak Matatag na Negosyo (TMN) to empower MSMEs. TMN is a sustainable stores movement which aims to assist micro, small, and medium enterprises in becoming future-proof, resilient, and sustainable.

    Find Foodmarks near you to discover these best-kept favorites great with Ice-Cold Coca-Cola this day & beyond.

  • Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN) Get-together 2024 at Go Hotels Timog-Quezon City

    Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN) Get-together 2024 at Go Hotels Timog-Quezon City

    The Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN) get-together 2024 was held on December 7, 2024 at Go Hotels Timog-Quezon City, organized by Mr. Richard C. Mamuyac, Ms. Divine R. Caraecle and Ms. Lariza Garcia.

    Members of FBN who’ve attended the event had experienced the importance of FBN get-together 2024.

    Thank you so much of the sponsors, PRs, attendees and organizers of the successful FBN get-together 2024.

    Sponsors: Go Hotels Timog-Quezon City, Experience Travel And Living, CATPR, Breville, Oreo Ice Cream, Klaypel, Comm And Sense, Roar Argille, Meralco, i55 Talent House, Gardenia, Rex Education, Maria Clara By Destilerial Limtuaco, Mega Prime Food, National Book Development Board, One Proud Momma, EON, Pro Solution, Dearself, Mr. Potato, Mab Strive, Statworks, URC, Rebel Marketing, San Miguel Home Foodie, Full Circle PR, Story Teller PR, TaFBDI Advertising Corp., Groupo Agatep, Alpas Consultancy, Salgado PR, Fuentes PR, JN Enterprises Branding Consultancy, Fast, Fujifilm Philippines, Precious PR, Evident PR, Big Boss, Caryyboy and Meralco.

    #fbn2024 #FBN #FilipinoBloggersNetwork #2024FBNGetTogerher #FilipinoBloggersNetowrkG2G #GoHotel #GoHotelsPH

  • Vigan City: Coca-Cola Foodmarks Vigan – Historic Streets, Authentic Eats & Ice-Cold Coca-Cola

    Coca-Coca Foodmarks has launched another world class food capital in Vigan City. On December 10, 2024, I attended the launch of Coca-Cola Foodmarks Vigan that was held at Evelyn Cafe in La Casa Blanca Vigan Hotel, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Region 1 (Ilocos Region), Philippines.

    Coca-Cola Foodmakrs Vigan is considered as the first Coca-Cola Foodmarks in North Luzon of the Philippines. The event was themed: “Coca-Cola Foodmarks, Historic Streets, Authentic Eats, Ice-Cold Coca-Cola”. The team of Coca-Cola Philippines is into mission and advocacy to promote not only tourism but the local cuisines and delicacies of Vigan. To support and promote the best of Vigan: Bagnet, Pakbet and other Ilocano Specialties in the diverse communities in this nation and entire world.

    The partnership of The Coca-Cola Philippines thru Coca-Cola Foodmarks, Local Government Unit (LGU) of Vigan and residences in the community are necessary to achieve its goal to uplift the livelihood and tourism in Vigan City.

    Coca-Cola Foodmarks will transform all local food maps in the global landmarks. Sharing the rich’s people of Filipino meaning in the world, from Vigan’s iconic dishes, to other regions by the foods this day & beyond.

    Let’s support and visit the Coca-Cola Foodmarks of the Historic Streets in Vigan and experience Authentic Eats of the best of Vigan: Bagnet, Pakbet and other Ilocano Specialties, great with Ice-Cold Coca-Cola.

  • Coca-Cola Foodmarks: Coca-Cola Foodmarks Vigan Launch – A World Class Food Capital

    Coca-Cola Foodmarks: Coca-Cola Foodmarks Vigan Launch – A World Class Food Capital

    Coca-Cola Foodmarks Philippines has launched another world class food capital, the historic city of Vigan.

    The Coca-Cola Foodmarks Vigan Launch was held on December 10, 2024, at Cafe Evelyn in La Casa Blanca Vigan Hotel, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines organized by Coca-Coca Philippines in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) and local restaurant owners in the community.

    Mr. Ancher Cua, a freelance wedding and event host (emcee) in Ilocos Region and Metro Manila, Philippines, hosted the launch of Coca-Cola Foodmarks Vigan attended by the Coca-Cola Team, Vigan LGU, media and guests.

    Coca-Cola Foodmarks Vigan is the first Foodmarks in North Luzon, according to Mr. Josh Montales, Franchise Operations Manager for North Luzon of Coca-Cola Philippines. He mentioned that the vision of Coca-Cola Foodmarks, is transform all local food maps in the global landmarks. Sharing the rich’s people of Filipino meaning in the world, from Vigan’s iconic dishes, to other regions by the foods.

    The Coca-Cola Team want every corner of the Philippines to shine on the global stage. On behalf of Coca-Cola Philippines, Mr. Montales extend the heartfelt gratitude to the City of Vigan for embracing the said event. Together we are celebrating the best of Filipino culture and of course our love for good food. He was also grateful of the pilars of Vigan Culinary, the restaurant owners.

    During the event, Ms. Joane Gutierrez of Coca-Cola Philippines stated that Vigan is more than just a Unesco heritage site. It is a living testament to the harmonious value of Filipino, Spanish, Chinese and indigents influences. A cultural mosaic that continues inspire in the life visitors from around the world. And the sanctuary of this vibrant heritage is food. Our universal language that brings people in the world.

    Coca-Cola Foodmarks is being launched in the City that has mastered the art of flavor and hospitality. This initiative is not only the joy of eating, but also the stories, traditions and hard work behind every dishes.

    With Coca-Cola Foodmarks, we aim to shine the spotlight on the culinary items in its establishments that define the kind of experience across the Philippines. She also mentioned her heartful gratitude to the visionaries, collaborators and everyone who made this project possible. Not this last as serve as a symbol of started commitment to preserving the culinary heritage.

    To celebrating excellence and to create the moments of joy, one meal and one Ice-Cold Coca-Cola. Let’s toast this partnership to the continued success of culinary scene and to the joy of food the bring us all together.

    Mr. Mr. Maverick Tan, Commercial Unit Director for North Luzon Coca-Cola Philippines stated that they are in Vigan City to promote not only tourism but the local cuisines and delicacies of Vigan. This is not just putting bagnet or your favorite local delicacies in the mouth of the Philippines but in the entire world.

    He also mentioned that this is us really making difference as we promote the culture authentic food tourism and everything. So, really have to be the partnership of the local government unit, the residences in the community and to uplift the livelihood and tourism in Vigan. According to Mr. Tan, hoping that this is not just the first and the last, but the many collaboration we can do. He also encouraged the guests in the event, to really enjoy, have a meal, not just get in with friends or the people together, but to make memories unleash the real magic of Coca-Cola and make this day extra especial.

    Lastly, he invited the guest and attendees of the Coca-Cola Foodmarks Vigan Launch, to go out, walk the entire streets and try the authentic food, especially for local restaurant owners in Vigan and enjoy it, and make it extra special with Ice-Cold Coca-Cola.

    The Launch of Coca-Cola Foodmarks Vigan themed dubbed as “Coca-Cola Foodmarks, Historic Streets, Authentic Eats, Ice-Cold Coca-Cola”.

    Coca-Cola Foodmarks has launched another historic and world class food capital in Vigan City. With the historic city, walk the cobblestones and step into Vigan’s rich heritage. Bite into the best of Vigan: Bagnet, Pakbet, and other Ilocano specialties great with Ice-Cold Coca-Cola. Mangan tayon! Coca-Cola Foodmarks Historic Streets Authentic Eats Ice-Cold Coca-Cola this day & beyond.

    #CocaColaPH #CocaColaFoodmarks #CocaColaFoodmarksVigan #FoodmarksVigan #IceColdCocaCola

    Media Contact:

    Erica Atonito

    Brand PR Director

    REDTORCH COMMUNICATIONS

    2nd Floor, The Strip at Circulo Verde, Calle Industria, Bagumbayan, Quezon City